TRUE if the statement is correct and write FALSE if is not. 1. Adolescents can achieve their energy and nutrient requirements by eating a variety of foods daily.

2. Eating regular meals will keep the body fueled by energy needed for the day.

3. Too much sweets and dessert can aggravate skin problems like pimples.

4. The Food Pyramid will guide you on how many servings from each food group is recommended daily.

5. Due to your rapid growth and development at this stage, you have a lesser need for certain nutrients, such as

calcium, iron, protein, and energy foods.

1. True

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. False

Explanation:

1. Indeed, many health experts often recommend that when children reach the age of adolescents (between ages 10 and 19) they should eat a variety of foods daily in other to have enough energy and nutrients needed for development.

2. Having regular meals (mornings, afternoon, and evenings) has for long been encouraged by medical professionals in other to provide the body its fuel.

3. Some skin problems have long been associated with too much consumption of sweets and desserts since these products often contain sugars, and excess processed sugar intake is said to increase acne and eczema.

4. Just as the name suggests, the food pyramid is a visual representation that contains how many servings from each food group in other be healthy.

5. This is false because throughout the growth stages of life it is essential to get the needed food nutrients such as  calcium, iron, protein, and energy foods.