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Adolescents have different health needs than children and adults, but they are not always aware of what makes a good health decision. The issue is further complicated by changing moods and temperaments, which could leave your snacks-loving adolescents declaring they are now a vegetarian at any time. Fortunately, parents can take steps to help their adolescents stay healthy.
Adolescents’ physical health
The
physical health needs of an adolescent are different from both younger children
and adults. Between physical changes,
hormonal changes, and lifestyle changes, teenagers encounter a variety of
influences that have bearing on their physical health. The following can
help you ensure that your adolescent stays physically healthy:
1. Discuss sexual health
Granted, this is a difficult topic for any parent to discuss with their child, but it is of vital importance. According to statistics, sexually active adolescents are more likely to drop out of school, as well as being more likely to use drugs and alcohol.
They also face the possibility of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, some of which are treatable but not curable. Discuss abstinence and sexually transmitted diseases with your adolescent. Don't leave it to the health teacher to explain things or you run the risk of your adolescent getting all of their knowledge from their friends.
2. Help with food choices
Most adolescents do not get enough calcium or iron, but they get too much fat and sugar. Their food choices not only affect them now, but they can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, anaemia and osteoporosis later.
Make sure you have healthy food choices, like fruit for snacks, available in the home. While talking to them about future risks can help them choose wisely, you will get more results if you show them how healthy choices will help them now. For example, point out that a healthy diet and plenty of water will help them have clearer skin.
1. Discuss sexual health
Granted, this is a difficult topic for any parent to discuss with their child, but it is of vital importance. According to statistics, sexually active adolescents are more likely to drop out of school, as well as being more likely to use drugs and alcohol.
They also face the possibility of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, some of which are treatable but not curable. Discuss abstinence and sexually transmitted diseases with your adolescent. Don't leave it to the health teacher to explain things or you run the risk of your adolescent getting all of their knowledge from their friends.
2. Help with food choices
Most adolescents do not get enough calcium or iron, but they get too much fat and sugar. Their food choices not only affect them now, but they can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, anaemia and osteoporosis later.
Make sure you have healthy food choices, like fruit for snacks, available in the home. While talking to them about future risks can help them choose wisely, you will get more results if you show them how healthy choices will help them now. For example, point out that a healthy diet and plenty of water will help them have clearer skin.
3. Give them vitamins
Sometimes, teens simply have less-than-ideal diets. Make sure you keep a good multi-vitamin, preferably one with calcium, available for your adolescent. While it is a good idea to suggest or encourage taking vitamins, remember that pushing the issue will only cause your adolescent to refuse.
4. Encourage exercise
Adolescents need more physical activity than pressing buttons on a cell phone. Encourage them to be physically active. For some, the easiest way to ensure exercise is to allow them to participate in team sports. Another method of getting your adolescent attention moving is to have family activities, like volleyball, basketball, or bicycling.
The physical health of your adolescent influences his or her physical health as an adult, so it is important that you help him or her to maintain the physical health. Remember that one of the best ways of helping your adolescent stay physically healthy is to set a good example with your own choices.
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