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A healthy teenage boy may have a higher calorie intake of about 2,200 calories per day; about 61 to 86 g of fat should be consumed. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/399246-a-teen-needs-how-many-grams-of-fat-per-day/#ixzz2QFhZ92Aj. For both teenage boys and girls, 5 to 6 tsp. of fat are recommended daily. Fat can't always be measured by the teaspoon, however, so it is easier to think of fat in actual percentages.
Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods to maintain a healthy body fat percentage. Teen girls need at least 1,800 calories a day; teen boys need at least 2,200 calories. If you exercise or participate in sports, youâll need even more calories. Keep your fat intake to between 25 and 35 percent of your total calories.