Making healthy food choices
Grains. Foods that are made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain are grain products. ...
Vegetables. Choose a variety of vegetables, including dark green, red, and orange vegetables, legumes (peas and beans), and starchy vegetables.
Fruits. ...
Dairy. ...
Protein.
Another Answer:
Healthy eating during adolescence is important as body changes during this time affect an individual's nutritional and dietary needs. Teens are becoming more independent and making many food decisions on their own. Many teens have a growth spurt and an increase in appetite and need healthy foods to meet their needs.
