If youâre suffering from pain and loss of function in your hips or knees, we have the resources you need to learn more about symptoms, non-surgical treatments, joint surgery options, total joint replacement (TJR), and recovery. With people living longer than ever, arthritis of the hip and knee is more common.
What to Eat. Most teens need five to ten servings of grains or starchy foods per day, two to three servings of fruit, three to five servings of meat or other protein-rich foods, two to three servings of vegetables, four to five servings of dairy and two to four servings of fat each day.
A USDA 1,800-calorie, healthy meal plan includes the following: 2.5 cups of vegetables 1.5 cups of fruits 5 ounces of high-protein foods 6 ounces of grains 3 cups of dairy foods 5 teaspoons of oils 161 extra calories each day (See Reference 1, Page 79) This plan may be suitable for a sedentary teen girl.