Do Teens Need 2000 Calories? A Guide to Adolescent Nutrition
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a sedentary 14-to-18-year-old female needs 1,800 calories per day, suggesting that the standard 2000 calorie diet is not a one-size-fits-all solution for adolescents. Navigating a teenager's nutritional needs can be complex, and the popular '2000 calorie' figure, often seen on food labels, rarely aligns with what a growing teen truly requires.
