How Dieting As A Teen Can Hurt You Later

Teenage is a time of great changes. It is normal for adolescents to be overly conscious of their body image. But perceptions of body type바카라�overweight or underweight바카라�tend to produce negative body image, affecting self-confidence self-esteem. When we hear of 바카라�going on a diet,바카라� we usually think of reducing meal sizes or eating differently, to try to lose weight. This makes food an enemy. Many don바카라�t understand that if they loose weight rapidly via fad diets, they also put their life at risk. Drastic calorie reduction makes one lose weight by burning essential muscles and tissues. And also entails water loss. So, avoid crash diets.

Some hard facts

About 1 in every 2 teenage girls and 1 in every 4 teenage boys have tried dieting through crash diets, globally.

Why diet?

바카라�Body image: Because hormonal changes contribute to growth spurts resulting in weight and height gain. Lots of psychosocial stress and changes also occur during this period, thus making teens consider their body image to be of paramount importance.

바카라�Culture matters: Because teens tend to idolise celebrities and imitate them. This motivates teens to go on crash diets. Thinness is not just an 바카라�in thing,바카라� it is also linked to power, popularity and success in media portrayals. Teens imbibe that

바카라�Peer Pressure: Because, teasing and bullying from peer group add to psychological pressure on teens.

The risks

Crash dieting deprives one바카라�s body of essential nutrients, both micro and macro, leading to:

바카라�Vitamin deficiencies: Iron and Folate deficiencies along with Vitamin A, B, C and K deficiencies.

바카라�Electrolytes imbalance: Potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium are important electrolytes for basic functioning of the heart, kidney and brain. Deficiencies can lead to electrolyte imbalance. Lack of calcium leading to osteoporosis (softening of the bones)

바카라�Mental health problems: Crash dieting may predispose one to some mental health problems, including depression, unstable mood, anxiety and serious eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia. In severe cases, it can lead to unhealthy behaviour among teens, for instance, using drugs.

Danger Signs

How do you know if your diet is out of control? Warning signs include:

바카라�Eating in secret, sneaking food, or feeling out of control when you eat

바카라�Thinking about food all the time

바카라�Restricting activities or avoiding family and friends because of food or need to exercise

바카라�Fear of food

바카라�Vomiting after taking meals or using laxatives

바카라�Feeling weak, light headed, or dizzy from not eating

Go for healthy diet

1.Eat right

바카라�Do not skip your meals specifically breakfast or lunch. They are your important meals to provide you energy for the day.

바카라�Enjoy a variety of foods and healthy snacks

바카라�Drink plain water instead of soft drinks or sweet juice

바카라�Consume high fibre foods. As a teen you may enjoy eating out, but stop eating once you feel full.

2.Fruits and vegetables: Try snacking with plenty of fruits and vegetables

3.Physical activities: An important part of staying healthy, so spend at least 30-60 minutes daily doing some physical activities in the form of walking, cycling , stretching etc.