Teens: Eat Smart and Stay Active
Move it!!
You don’t have to be a sports fanatic to get out and exercise. Exercise makes you look and feel good so why not …do something. Use our resources to find places in the community to exercise, tips and tracking methods to keep you on target, and programs to help you learn more about staying healthy.
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think & Be Active
Media-Smart Youth is a program designed by the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. The curriculum is designed for 11-13 year olds (but we're opening it up to 5th-8th graders) and encourages healthy behaviors by helping them navigate through the media world & empowering them to make thoughtful decisions about nutrition & physical activity.
Learn more by visiting the Media Smart Youth website.
How much do you burn?
Go to http://www.parknicollet.com/tools/calorieburner.cfm for a calorie burner calculator.
Things to Do
Visit the links below to find activities going on in your community…get involved!
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Boy Scouts of Coastal Empire
Bryan County Parks and Recreation
Georgia Bikes!
GA State Parks Girl Scout Council
Skateboard Parks in GA
St. Marys Aquatic Center
St. Pius X Family Resource Center at Savannah-Chatham Youth Futures Authority
Chatham County Park Service
YMCA of Coastal GA
YWCA of Brunswick GA
Take Charge of Your HealthVisit these websites to get you on track.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm
http://www.teengrowth.com/
Ya Gotta Eat
Knowing what to eat and how much of it is a key factor in staying healthy. Visit mypyramid.gov to get you on the right track.
You ate what???
See how much damage that burger and fries will actually do. Fast Food Calculator at http://www.parknicollet.com/tools/fastfood.cfm
Stock your Pack:
Snacks are a very important part of your diet. Plan ahead and avoid the vending machine. Pack your backpack with some of these ideas:
Water – always carry a bottle of water to keep you hydrated.
Roasted Nuts, unsalted
Raisins
Sunflower Seeds
Visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Parents/pyramidsnacks.html for more tips
WWW Address: http://www.gachd.org/teens/teen_health.php