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Teenage athletes are constantly burning energy whether it be at school or at practice. Since teenage athletes use more nutrients and energy than ordinary teens, their consumption should be regimented to regain those lost nutrients. In order to improve the health in teenage athletes, we've designed post-workout meals that are meant to improve muscle growth, energy level, and overall health.

The Food Pyramid

The Food Pyramid is a very useful tool in knowing how much you should eat. If you follow its steps to success, you will find yourself more energized and enthusiastic about life.

First, here is a look at the old Food Pyramid. This picture tells you everything you need to know:
But as you know, the Food Pyramid has been given a makeover and looks a bit different. The most recent food pyramid now puts servings into perspective. Whereas, the old Food Pyramid shows how many "servings" one should eat, the new Food Pyramid shows how many ounces or cups one should eat. In other words, the new pyramid is easier to understand because it gives people specific values they can eat within and shows the importance of each major food group. Here is a look:

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