The
Teen Years
You
may not be as tall or well-developed as your friends
yet. Or you may already be towering over them.
Strange things could also be happening to your
body (like getting your period, if you're a girl;
or your voice breaking, if you're a boy).
Don't
worry! It's part of growing up that we all have
to go through. This is a time when you'll be growing
taller and heavier, sometimes at a very fast rate.
You'll grow fastest at ages 10-12 (if you're a
girl), or at 12-14 (if you're a boy). Girls may
suddenly grow as much as 8cm at one point, while
boys may suddenly grow as much as 10cm. Different
people grow at different rates. So, relax!
Food For Physical
Growth
All
nutrients are essential to your body. Carbohydrates
for energy, protein for building muscles, calcium
for strong bones…and the list goes on.
There
is no single food or supplement alone that can
make you grow tall or strong. The best thing for
you is a well-balanced diet of wholesome and nutritious
foods.
