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.
Most of these calories should come from nutritious foods rather than snack foods and fast food so their growing bodies are fueled healthfully. Boys between the ages of 11 and 13 need 1,800 to 2,600 calories per day while boys ages 14 to 18 need between 2,200 to 3,200 calories per day.
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.