IRS Tax Tip 2011-48, March 9, 2011. When filing your federal income tax return, taxpayers can choose to either take the standard deduction or to itemize their deductions. The IRS has put together the following six facts to help you choose the method that gives you the lowest tax.
Calculate the correct amount of protein. According to Drugs.com, 12- to 14-year-olds should consume approximately 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight each day. Girls aged 15 to 18 need slightly less protein, or 0.9 grams per kilogram of body weight. Find out how many kg your teenager weighs by dividing her weight in pounds by 2.2. For example, if your 13-year-old weighs 100 pounds, she weighs 45.5 kilograms, and should consume about 45 grams of protein each day.
How much fiber do teen girls and young women need per day? Topics | Teen Perspective on Health | Your Lifestyle | Teen Perspective: Nutrition and Healthy Eating | How much fiber do teen girls and young women need per day? Young women should be getting about 25 grams of fiber daily. You can easily get this amount in your diet by eating five servings of raw fruits and veggies and a bowl of high-fiber cereal (such as shredded wheat or raisin bran) daily. Complex carbs, such as brown rice and whole grain bread, are also good sources of fiber.