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Health living for teens
1. Healthy living for Teens
Presented by: Jamiya Barker 4/9/12
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2. Purpose
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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. 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:
Oatmeal with chopped nuts, raisins, a slide
banana or slice strawberries
Add some fresh fruit to a low fat yogurt topped
with some granola or chopped nuts
Whole grain toast or a bagel with peanut butter
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4. 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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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. Add a small salad to
each of the delicious
dinner ideas below and
Satisfying Suppers
you will be able to finish
Stir Fry your night strong and
vegetables with energized
shrimp, chicken or
tofu
Chicken fajitas
with guacamole
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. It is recommended that
How Much Sleep Do
You Need?
teens sleep 8.5 to 9
Set a regular bed hours each night.
time However, if you have
Exercise regularly
difficulty waking in the
Avoid caffeine after
4 pm morning, are falling
Relax your mind asleep in classes, here
Limit daytime naps are some tips
Create the right
sleeping
environment
Wake up with a
bright light
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