1. Healthy Living for Teens
Presented by: Ciara Skidmore
April 10, 2012
8:34 am

2. Purpose
ӊ Juggling school work, ӊ 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.
ӊ This presentation is a
guide for teens on
how to eat healthy,
stay fit, and live a
balance free life.

3. Maintain a Healthy Diet
ӊ Jumpstart your day by eating a well-balanced
breakfast. Here are some quick prep, delicious,
high protein breakfast ideas to try:
ӊ Oatmeal with chopped nuts, raisins, a slide
banana or slice strawberries
ӊ Add some fresh fruit to a low fat yogurt topped
with some granola or chopped nuts
ӊ Whole grain toast or a bagel with peanut butter

4. Healthy Lunch Ideas
ӊ Egg or tuna salad on whole wheat bread with
lettuce and tomato and a piece of fruit on the
side
ӊ Turkey on whole wheat wrap with lettuce
ӊ Salad with lots of colorful veggies

5. Pack a Lunch with a Punch
ӊ 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.

6. • Add a small salad to
Satisfying Suppers
each of the delicious
ӊ Stir Fry vegetables with shrimp,
chicken or tofu
dinner ideas below and
ӊ Chicken fajitas with guacamole
and salsa
you will be able to finish
ӊ Broiled salmon or chicken with
vegetables
your night strong and
ӊ Baked potato with vegetable or
chili toppings
energized

7. Smart Snaking Ideas
ӊ Whole wheat pretzels with spicy mustard
ӊ Rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins
ӊ Low fat yogurt topped with fresh fruit
ӊ Fresh cut veggies and hummus
ӊ Trail mix—combine whole grain oats, chopped
walnuts, and dried cranberries

8. Why Exercise is Wise
ӊ Experts agree that
teens should get 60
minutes or more of
moderate vigorous
exercise each day.
ӊ Aerobic exercise
includes
– Biking
– Running
– Swimming
– Dancing

9. ӊ It is recommended that
How Much Sleep Do
You Need?
teens sleep 8.5 to 9
ӊ Set a regular bed time hours each night.
ӊ Exercise regularly
ӊ Avoid caffeine after 4 pm However, if you have
ӊ Relax your mind
ӊ Limit daytime naps difficulty waking in the
ӊ Create the right sleeping
environment morning, are falling
ӊ Wake up with a bright light
asleep in classes, here
are some tips