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