Statistics
In 2011, only 5% of Australians aged 12-18 years (teenagers) met the daily requirements for fruit and vegetable intake (five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit).
Statistic one AnalysisA whopping 5% of teenage Australians meet the daily requirements of five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit. This means that the rest of the 95% of teenage Australians could be at a higher risk of sickness and diseases in the future. Although to some teenagers think that a few fruits and vegetables won't make a difference to their health. In fact, fruits and vegetables contain great amounts of nutrition needed to function healthy. Therefore the 95% of teenagers who did not meet the daily requirements could lead to a lower life expectancy as bad health problems could lower these number. In society if this continues children growing up may think that it is normal to die at an age where poor nutrition and health problems have taken over. It could result it overall lower health in the population and high mortality rate.
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In 2007-2008, 25% of teenager aged 5-17 years were considered either overweight or obese.
Statistic Two analysisIt is astonishing that a quarter of young teenagers were considered either overweight or obese. Poor nutrition is damaging these teenagers lives, and needs to be improved for a healthier well-being. Young teenagers should not be overweight or obese at such a young age, where they are starting to develop and change into adults. If this continues, it could life threatening to many teenagers because if diseases such as obesity carries on it could extend to their future. Do we want teenagers growing up with eating disorders and obesity at such a young age?
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In 2008, it was recorded that almost 3 in every 5 don't eat enough fruit.
statistic Three analysisNot eating enough fruit could lead to serious lack of nutrition, which could greatly affect teenagers as nutrition is critical during growth. This inadequate intake of fruit could lead to an unbalanced diet which could affect a teenagers, growth, productivity, ability to do things and most importantly their health. If their well being is affected at a young age, it could damage their future and result in an unhealthy lifestyle. Consequences can include, digestive issues, weight problems, stomach aches, stomach bugs and higher risk of diseases.
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