breakfast

New research in adolescents demonstrates that a protein-rich breakfast, containing eggs, improves appetite control and additional research shows that a higher protein diet may help obese adolescents manage weight.

A vegetable rich diet reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some cancers as well as lowering pressure and the risk of eye and digestive problems. Vegetables also regulate the appetite, preventing obesity and promoting good health.

Eating a regular breakfast is important to a teen's health and to maintaining a healthy weight, says a study in the journal Pediatrics.

Looking for ideas for a high-carbohydrate menu for your child? Here's a sample menu.