Refer students to the handout, “Recommended Dietary Allowances for Adolescents, Ages 11 to 18.” Have students construct bar graphs of the following:
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calorie needs for boys and girls,11 –14 years and 15 –18 years
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protein needs for boys and girls,11 –14 years and 15 –18 years
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iron needs for boys and girls,11 –14 years and 15 –18 years
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calcium needs for boys and girls,11 –14 years and 15 –18 years
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Adolescent nutrition, serving, recommended dietary guideline, nutrition, analysis, food diary, food journal, caloric intake, calorie, food guide pyramid