1. Healthy Living for Teens
Presented By: Yolande Neil
April 9, 2012
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2. Purpose
Juggling school work, Throughout this
athletics, a part-time presentation, click the
job and a social life arrow button to
with friends, it’s no advance to the next
wonder teenagers slide.
today struggle to live
a healthy lifestyle.
This presentation is a
guide for teens on
how to eat healthy,
stay fit, and live a
balance free life.
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3. Healthy Lunch Ideas
Egg or tuna salad on whole wheat bread with
lettuce and tomato and a piece of fruit on the
side
Turkey on whole wheat wrap with lettuce
Salad with lots of colorful veggies
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4. Maintain a Healthy Diet
Jumpstart your day by eating a well-balanced
breakfast. Here are some quick prep, delicious,
high protein breakfast ideas to try:
1. Oatmeal with chopped nuts, raisins, a slide
banana or slice strawberries
2. Add some fresh fruit to a low fat yogurt topped
with some granola or chopped nuts
3. Whole grain toast or a bagel with peanut butter
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5. Pack a Lunch with a Punch
Lunch time in the
school cafeteria is
most likely a time
where eating lunch is
not a priority and
socializing with your
friends is. Here are
some easy to eat,
healthy lunch ideas to
help you finish your
school day strong and
energized.
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6. Satisfying Suppers
Stir Fry
vegetables with Add a small salad to each of
shrimp, chicken or the delicious dinner ideas
tofu below and you will be able to
Chicken fajitas finish your night strong and
with guacamole energized
and salsa
Broiled salmon or
chicken with
vegetables
Baked potato with
vegetable or chili
toppings
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7. Smart Snaking Ideas
Whole wheat pretzels with spicy mustard
Rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins
Low fat yogurt topped with fresh fruit
Fresh cut veggies and hummus
Trail mix—combine whole grain oats, chopped
walnuts, and dried cranberries
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8. Why Exercise is Wise
Experts agree that
teens should get 60
minutes or more of
moderate vigorous
exercise each day.
Aerobic exercise
includes
– Biking
– Running
– Swimming
– Dancing
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10. How Much Sleep Do
You Need?
Set a regular bed It is recommended that
time
teens sleep 8.5 to 9 hours
Exercise regularly
each night. However, if you
Avoid caffeine
have difficulty waking in the
after 4 pm
morning, are falling asleep in
Relax you mind
Limit daytime naps
classes, here are some tips
Create the right
sleeping
environment
Wake up with a
bright light
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