Show Young Adults Tire Easily Good Reason Rapid Growth Many adults fall fail to understand under under- I stand why teen teen-agers tire cas Uy When you take into conn con the u s physical growth taking place and the emotional strain of this period it is easy to understand un un- A GIRL or boy often orten grows six sixto to eight inches in one year I The heart doubles in weight and muscles grow more rapidly rapid rapid- ly Iy than bones stomach and lungs Remember this when you see a teen teen-ager moping about It is natures nature's way of slowing lowing down a body under the strain of excessive growth Nine to ten hours of sleep each night is essential for a growing child Make sure your teen teen-ager has enough of the right kind of food each day A QUART of milk a servIng servo ing of meat or fish at least one egg two green vegetables and one yellow vegetable fruit including the import all ant citrus fruits whole grain or enriched bread or cereal make up a balanced diet for young people Your doctor may advise ex extra tra calcium and vitamins be added to the diet If a grow grow- lag ing childs child's appetite is very poor be sure a doctor is con suited Sometimes a teenager teen is very much overweight This in itself can cause fatigue HOWEVER never attempt to put your child on any kind of a diet without first paying a visit isit to your doctor Instruct your child in proper eating habits Tell him or her why it is important for them to eat cat a balanced diet and get enough rest during this important im im- growing period of their lives If agers teen are made to understand the lasting effects ef ef- incorrect eating and insufficient in in- sufficient sleep can have on their lives chances are arc they will go along with you |