1. Healthy Living for Teens
Presented by: Maggie Barhite
April 9, 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.
4/11/2012 Maggie Barhite
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
4/11/2012 Maggie Barhite
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.
4/11/2012 Maggie Barhite
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
4/11/2012 Maggie Barhite
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. • 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
4/11/2012 Maggie Barhite
