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.
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
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.
Take Charge of Your Health
Visit these websites to get you on track.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm
http://www.teengrowth.com/
Ya Gotta Eat
Ever wonder where you can find out what you should be eating to stay healthy? Visit mypyramid.gov to get you on the right track.
Fast Food Calculator
Wanna see just how bad the burger, fries and milkshakes at fast food restaurants are for you? Check out this Fast Food Calculator!
Or better yet, take your health into your own hands by cooking healthy meals at home! You'll find some great recipes at kidshealth.org for a meal that's easy to make and good for you too.
WWW Address: http://www.gachd.org/teens/teen_health.php