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 Eating
is a very important part of our lives. We cannot survive without food. Eating
balanced meals is vital to lead a healthy, happy life.
Eating healthy food is especially important to children
and teenagers for normal growth. However, many children
and teenagers have unhealthy eating habits. According
to recent research, many teenage girls
even feel guilty about what they
eat. In fact, a large number of teenage girls suffer from eating disorders.
According to the research, around four in every ten young girls feel
guilty about what they eat. This means that about 40 percent of teenage
girls feel guilty whenever they eat. The survey was done in Britain
by the market research institute
Mintel. They looked into the eating habits of young girls aged between
11 to 15.
 Mintel
found that millions of young people
have an unhealthy relationship with food. Many
girls tend to eat junk food when they are stressed or upset. Girls were more likely
to eat sugary food than boys when
unhappy. The problem is that they feel anxious as they open
a bag of chips or unwrap a bar of chocolate.
Many young girls admire skinny fashion models. In order to look like them, they often
go on a diet. This can harm their health. It can
also have a negative effect on their normal growth. Another problem
is that teen girls do not exercise as much as boys.
Therefore, they are at a greater risk of weight gain and worsening health.
 “Feeling
guilty about eating is more common among girls. This likely
reflects the general higher pressure that women put themselves
under in terms of their weight
and appearance,” said Michelle
Strutton of Mintel.
Other surveys show that over half of girls between 12 and 15 years
old list appearance as a major concern in their lives.
Many girls think they should go on a restricted diet. This is
because they believe that girls should have a certain size and shape. However,
that size and shape is unrealistic for most women.
Girls, try to eat healthy, balanced meals and exercise regularly. When eating, enjoy
what you are eating without feeling guilty! You deserve to eat healthy, delicious
food and live a happy life! |
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