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“Healthy Living For Teens” Presented by: Alexander Hawkins 4/10/12
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  • 1. Healthy Living For Teens Presented by: Alexander Hawkins 4/10/12

2. Purpose Juggling school work,athletics, a part-time joband a social life withfriends, its no wonderteenagers todaystruggle to live ahealthy lifestyle. This presentation is aguide for teens on howto eat healthy, stay fit,and live a balance freelife. Through out thispresentation4/12/2012 9:22 AM Alexander Hawkins 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 slidebanana or slice strawberries 2) Add some fresh fruit to a low fat yogurt toppedwith some granola or chopped nuts 3) Whole grain toast or a bagel with peanut butter 4/12/2012 9:22 AMAlexander Hawkins 4. 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. 4/12/2012 9:22 AMAlexander Hawkins 5. Healthy Lunch Ideas Egg or tuna salad on whole wheat bread withlettuce and tomato and a piece of fruit on theside Turkey on whole wheat wrap with lettuce Salad with lots of colorful veggies 4/12/2012 9:22 AM Alexander Hawkins 6. Satisfying Suppers Add a small salad to1) Stir fry vegetableseach of the delicious with shrimp, chicken dinner ideas below and or tofu2) Chicken fajitas with you will be able to finish guacamole and salsayour night strong and3) Broiled salmon or chicken with energized vegetables4) Baked potato with vegetables or chili toppings 4/12/2012 9:22 AMAlexander Hawkins 7. Smart Snaking IdeasWhole wheat pretzels with spicy mustardRice cakes with peanut butter and raisinsLow fat yogurt topped with fresh fruitFresh cut veggies and hummusTrail mixcombine whole grain oats, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries4/12/2012 9:22 AM Alexander Hawkins 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 4/12/2012 9:22 AMAlexander Hawkins 9. It is recommended thatHow Much Sleep DoYou Need?teens sleep 8.5 to 91) Set regular bedtimehours each night.2) Exercise regularly However, if you have3) Avoid caffeine after 4 pm difficulty waking in the4) Relax your mindmorning, are falling5) Limit daytime napsasleep in classes, here6) Create the right sleeping environment are some tips7) Wake up with a bright light4/12/2012 9:22 AMAlexander Hawkins