Dr. Anastasia Searcy, DO is a family medicine specialist in Vermillion, SD and has been practicing for 8 years. She graduated from Des Moines Univ Coll Of Osteo Med & Surg in 2007 and specializes in family medicine.
Girls aged 11 to 13 need 1,800 to 2,200 calories per day while those between the ages of 14 and 18 need 1,800 to 2,400 calories per day, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. One of the main factors affecting the calorie needs of teenagers is activity level.
Grains and Fats. Teenagers need a variety of foods from the grains and healthy fats, or oils, groups daily. Teens eating 2,200 calories daily need 7 ounces from the grains group and 6 teaspoons from the oils group, while teens consuming 2,800 calories daily should aim for 10 ounces of grains and 8 teaspoons of oils.any U.S. teens eat too few fruits and vegetables. Photo Credit Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images. Getting the right amount of calories and healthy foods daily helps ensure that teens get the proper nutrition they need to grow and develop at an appropriate pace -- while avoiding excess weight.