1. “Healthy Living for Teens”
Shanique Heard
April 10,2012
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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. 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
Satisfying Suppers
each of the delicious
• Stir Fry vegetables with shrimp,
chicken or tofu
dinner ideas below and
• Chicken fajitas with guacamole
and salsa
you will be able to finish
• Broiled salmon or chicken with
vegetables
your night strong and
• Baked potato with vegetable or
chili toppings
energized
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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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9. • It is recommended that
How Much Sleep Do
You Need?
teens sleep 8.5 to 9
• Set a regular bed time hours each night.
• Exercise regularly
• Avoid caffeine after 4 pm However, if you have
• Relax you mind
• Limit daytime naps difficulty waking in the
• Create the right sleeping
environment morning, are falling
• Wake up with a bright light
asleep in classes, here
are some tips
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