1. Healthy living for teens
Presented by Juan Vaca 4 12 11

2. Purpose
• Juggling school
work, athletics, a part-
time job and a social
life with friends, it’s no
wonder teenagers
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.

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. 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

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. • 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

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

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

9. Exercise Video

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