Maintaining Your Weight: A Healthy Eating Guide for Teens

Question
Hi.
I am 15 years old and I want to go on a diet to keep the weight I am. I do not want to lose weight but I feel that if I keep eating the foods I do, I will put on weight. How do I maintain the weight I am?

Thanks for your help.

Answer
Hello Robin!

  Thank you for your nutrition question. I would recommend visting www.mypyramid.gov where you can create a healthy eating plan that can maintain your current weight.  When you get to the site just enter your age, gender, and activity level and it will give you a menu plan specifically for your calorie level.  

For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists" by George Rapitis at www.authorhouse.com or your favorite bookstore.

-George Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
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