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

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.
• ―Through out this
presentation‖
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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
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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.
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5. 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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6. Satisfying Suppers
• Add a small salad to
1) Stir fry vegetables each of the delicious
with shrimp, chicken dinner ideas below and
or tofu
2) Chicken fajitas with you will be able to finish
guacamole and salsa your night strong and
3) Broiled salmon or
chicken with energized
vegetables
4) Baked potato with
vegetables or chili
toppings
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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
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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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9. • It is recommended that
How Much Sleep Do
You Need?
teens sleep 8.5 to 9
1) Set regular bedtime hours each night.
2) Exercise regularly However, if you have
3) Avoid caffeine after 4
pm difficulty waking in the
4) Relax your mind morning, are falling
5) Limit daytime naps
asleep in classes, here
6) Create the right
sleeping environment are some tips
7) Wake up with a bright
light
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