Boys (especially teen boys) eat more than girls -- much more, according to new research from the US U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
"Boys really can eat," Dr. Jack Yanovski said.
- Dr. Yanovski and his colleagues kept track of the amounts of food that 204 children ages eight to 17 years old consumed during lunch buffets.
- Boys ages eight to ten years old took in 1300 calories compared to 900 for girls the same age.
- By ages 14 to 17, boys consumed almost 2000 calories at lunch.
- Girls peaked at 1300 calories at ages ten to 13 years old.
Dr. Yanovski said parents should not worry about the amounts their teenage boy eats unless their child is overweight.
Labels: nutrition, boys, teenagers
Posted By: Jane St. Clair
