Tips for Healthy Teenagers Do you know what it takes to be a healthy teen? In part three of this series, Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the complex issues that teens have to face as they grow into adults. Voice 1 Welcome to Spotlight. I’m Colin Lowther. Voice 2 And I’m Liz...
Drinking plenty of water is essential for keeping your body functioning properly. Aim for eight glasses of water a day. Get Enough Sleep Sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising. When you sleep, your body repairs itself and prepares for the next day. Most teenagers ...
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But here’s the problem: teens and children (and even adults) often don’t understand the risks of listening to loud music for prolonged periods of time. And, as a result, many teens listen to music at dangerously high volumes. Blasting music through ...
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Kids nutritional needs can’t take a backseat to vanity, activities, or a packed social schedule. So, your teens shouldstart the day with a healthy breakfast to fuel their busy days. They should get a balance of macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates, and fats—and micronutrients. Protein and...
are already taking or considering taking. Common medications such asAccutane(a popular treatment for severe acne, especially in teens) and over the counter drugs such as aspirin can have severe consequences on the development of the fetus, so ensure that the medications you are taking are safe....
Since bread baskets and fistfuls of chips can ruin even the most nutritious meal, tell your server once you're seated, "No bread [or chips] for us tonight, thanks." Sneaky Salads.Encourage your kid to dip veggies into mild salsa or vinaigrette dressing instead of the ubiquitous ranch dress...
No worries, you aren’t the first to come across these questions or situations. So let’s start with these tips! When it comes to packing lunches for teens, it’s not as easy as it used to be. They no longer want to pack their food in cutesy lunchboxes, instead, they want more ...
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As children become teens, their energy and nutrient needs shoot up to an all-time high, because their bodies are growing. Particularly important for this growth are protein (for new tissue of all kinds), calcium and vitamin D (for bones), and iron, especially for those who are beginning t...