This new Food Pyramid sure is confusing... how much bread can I eat in one day? Am I eating too much protein? Why are fruits and vegetables so important?
An important issue of the teenage society is nutrition, which is the act or process of nourishing one's body. Teenage males and females are equally conscious due to our society. Teenagers are interested in having information on dieting, vegetarianism, recipes, food facts, and the nutrition of athletes. Unhealthy eating and inactivity contribute to 310,000 to 580,000 deaths each year according to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). That's 13 times more than are killed by guns and 20 times more than by drug use. The links below can help you with that information.
Greene County Rural Health Network
518-943-5072
Greene County Public Health
518-943-6591
Talk to your health teacher or local dietician.
Department of Agriculture
14th St and Independence Ave, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
202-720-8732