Useful Facts from Safefood’s Fuel Your Body’ Booklet y Never skip meals - especially breakfast. y Drink plenty of fluids. y Eat good sources of protein every day. y Eat lots of carbohydrate foods throughout the day. y Don’t forget fats are important - choose healthier food sources. y Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day. y Include good sources of iron and calcium - teens need more of these nutrients than other ages.
y Make sure you enjoy your meals and snacks.
y After intense sport you will be more hungry; don’t ignore these hunger signals.
y Get enough rest and sleep - give your body time to grow and recover.
