Living with teens can sometimes feel like living with locusts. If your teen is constantly complaining of being hungry, you might wonder what the cause of this is and whether it's normal. When in doubt, consult your child's doctor to rule out a health issue as the cause of her constant hunger.
Skipping Meals
According to HealthyChildren.org, teens might be hungry constantly because of poor eating habits, including skipping meals. Leaving the house in the morning without eating breakfast can cause teens to be hungry all morning, possibly causing overeating later or making your teen snack throughout the day, without ever having a proper meal. These habits can cause your teen to be chronically a little bit hungry.
Artificial Sweeteners
Teens who use artificial sweeteners might be more hungry in general, according to HealthGuidance.org. When your teen has a diet soda or candy that uses an artificial sweetener, her mouth tastes the sweetness. This tells your teen's body that sugar is on the way into her system. Insulin is then released into the body, allowing sugar in the body to be used. But because artificial sweeteners are not sugar, the expected sugar never arrives and this causes the blood sugar level to dip. This can promote overeating at the next meal.
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