Healthy eating tips for teenagers

■ DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST Missing meals won’t help you lose weight and isn’t good for you because you can miss out on important nutrients.

■ GET YOUR FIVE A DAY

Fruit and vegetables are good sources of the vitamins and minerals your body needs during teenage years.

■ STAY HYDRATED

Aim to drink 6-8 glasses of fluids a day – water and low-fat milk are both healthy choices.

■ IRON

Teenage girls risk being low on iron because they lose it during their period. Some good sources of iron are red meat, breakfast cereals fortified with iron, and bread.

■ VITAMIN D

Vitamin D helps to keep bones and teeth healthy. The sun manufactures vitamin D in the skin, but it’s also available in foods such eggs, nuts and dairy.

■ CALCIUM

This helps to build strong bones and teeth. Good sources of calcium include dairy and leafy green vegetables.