1. Healthy Living for Teens
Presented by: Janea Cali 4/12/12
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2. Purpose
• Juggling school Throughout this
work, athletics, a part- presentation, click the
time job and a social arrow button to
life 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. 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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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. Satisfying Suppers
• Stir Fry vegetables • Add a small salad to each of the
with shrimp, chicken delicious dinner ideas below and
or tofu you will be able to finish your
• Chicken fajitas with night strong and energized
guacamole and salsa
• Broiled salmon or
chicken with
vegetables
• Baked potato with
vegetable or chili
toppings
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7. Smart Snacking 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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9. Exercise Video
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10. How Much Sleep Do
You Need?
• Set a regular bed time • It is recommended that teens sleep 8.5
to 9 hours each night. However, if you
• Exercise regularly
have difficulty waking in the morning, are
• Avoid caffeine after 4 falling asleep in classes, here are some
pm tips
• Relax you mind
• Limit daytime naps
• Create the right
sleeping environment
• Wake up with a bright
light
4/12/2012 Janea Cali