What is the nutritional needs of a teenager?

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MALES FEMALES

11-14 year olds 15-18 year olds 11-14 year olds 15-18 year olds Energy, kcal* 2220 2755 1845 2110 Protein, g 42.1 55.2 41.2 45 Thiamin, mg 0.9 1.1 0.7 0.8 Riboflavin, mg 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1 Niacin, mg 15 18 12 14 Folate, g 200 200 200 200 Vitamin C, mg 35 40 35 40 Vitamin A, g 600 700 600 600 Calcium, mg 1000 1000 800 800 Iron, mg 11.3 11.3 14.8 14.8

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