Eat to Learn and Learn to Eat
It is impossible to study if you are hungry or if you are suffering from illness caused by eating too much of the wrong types of food. Studies show that the number of young people diagnosed with diabetes is increasing. Needless to say, nutrition plays an important role in education. The pages below provide information that will help you learn how to fuel your body the right way to stay mentally and physically fit.
Play the Food Guide Pyramid game and try some of the easy-to-prepare recipes. This fun site offers lots of helpful nutrition information.
Learn how eating nutritious foods and getting plenty of exercise can keep you healthy and fit. This site offers advice to help you develop a positive self-image and learn to love and respect your body.
Find out why calcium is important to build strong bones to aid in growth and development.
This site provides teens with real answers to important health realted questions. The following are just a few of the articles that you will find throughout the Teen Health website. The article,
Dietary Supplements: Facts vs. Fads, will expose the truth behind diet pill claims. Find out the proper ways to handle, store and prepare foods in the article,
Food Safety For Teens . The article,
How Can I Lose Weight Safely, explains the safe and healthy way to shed extra pounds.