What are the nutritional needs of a teenager?

Teenagers need additional calories to provide energy for growth the boys between the age 11-18 needs 2500-2800 calories and girls need 2200 calories per day.

Teenagers needs protein for their growth of muscles they need 45-60 grams of protein each day.

Calcium is also important for the strengthening of bones to take 1200 milligrams of calcium each day teenagers are encouraged to take 2-4 servings of calcium each day.

Deficiency of iron cause anemia so the boys need 12 milligrams of iron each day and girls need 15 milligrams of calcium daily.