Public Health
These sites describe the benefits of why eating properly, exercising, and getting proper sleep are necessary for a healthy teen lifestyle. Quizzes, interactive websites, videos, recipes, and BMI calculators can be found. Included are eThemes health resources on obesity, metabolism, and eating disorders.
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Teens Health: How Much Sleep Do I Need?
This site outlines how much sleep teens need, why the body needs this amount, what happens when this amount is not reached, and tips for getting more sleep. This site can also be read in Spanish. NOTE: This site includes sponsored ads.
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Good Nutrition for Kids & Teens
Learn more about ways to eat healthy meals throughout the day. Click on Child-Teen Health for links about dental health, physical exercise, sleep issues, and other topics pertaining to children and teens. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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AAAS: Science NetLinks: Obesity
This site focuses on the benefits of nutrition and exercise in the prevention of obesity. Click on the links under "What You Need" and "Materials" for the accompanying worksheets.
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Teen Health: Healthy Recipes
On this site recipes are included for teens, including teens with different physical diseases or nutritional needs. This site can also be read in Spanish. NOTE: This site includes sponsored ads.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen English Version
This U.S. government site includes a BMI calculator for children and teens; an adult BMI calculator is also available.
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Vegetarianism in Teens
Learn more about the different types of vegetarians, reasons why teens make this decision, and ways to stay healthy if following a vegetarian diet. Helpful resources for parents and a quiz about vegetarianism are included.
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Teens Health: Food & Fitness
This site includes extensive healthy eating, sleep, and exercise tips for teens. This site can also be read in Spanish. NOTE: This site includes sponsored ads.
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Teens Health: My Plate Food Guide
Learn more about the My Plate food guide and tips for eating balanced portions from each area. Use the interactive guide and take a quiz to test your knowledge of what you have learned. This site can also be read in Spanish. NOTE: This site includes sponsored ads.
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Healthy Body Image
This 17-page PDF lesson plan helps middle school students understand what a healthy body image is through four activities, a quiz, and discussion questions. Additional links to PDFs and websites are included.
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Exercise for Teenagers
Watch videos and read articles that support teen health and exercise. Under the "Fitness" heading, use the BMI calculator, find your target heart rate, and calculate your body fat percentage. NOTE: This site includes ads and user comments. NOTE: This site includes links to social networking sites.
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Teens Health: Body Image and Self-Esteem
Understand the importance of having a positive body image and healthy self-esteem. Read about how to improve your body image and learn about additional ways to get help if you are struggling in this area. This site can also be read in Spanish. NOTE: This site includes sponsored ads.
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eThemes Resource: Health: Obesity
One of the serious health problems of modern America is childhood obesity. Read about the dangers of childhood obesity. Use the interactive calculator on KidsHealth to find out if you are overweight. Included on this site are eThemes resources on eating disorders, diet and nutrition, and diabetes.
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eThemes Resource: Health: Metabolism
These sites are about metabolism and the process of metabolism. Learn about metabolism, factors that affect metabolic rate, converting food intake into energy, and staying balanced. Includes lesson plans, interactive materials, and a physical activity calorie-use chart. There are also links to eThemes Resources on diet and nutrition, and obesity.
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eThemes Resource: Health: Eating Disorders
Learn about anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive overeating, and other types of eating disorders. Find out their signs and symptoms, how they can be identified, and prevented. Includes video files, peer stories, questions and answers, and a lesson plan. There is also a link to an eThemes resource on diet and nutrition.
