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Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976 ~ (207) 474-7473
~ info@somersethearthealth.org
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TEENAGE NUTRITION LINKS
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TEENAGE NUTRITION LINKS
BAM! Body and Mind: This
site provides users with fun and healthy recipes and tips for positive
dining decisions as well as a forum through which users can communicate
with one another.
Best Bones Forever: This
site targets girls between the ages of 10 and 16. It provides many
different resources about milk, vitamin D, calcium and more, all in an
effort to increase bone health awareness. In addition, it has a “fun
stuff” section where it promotes different physical activities and
provides quizzes and games.
Girl’s Health: Targeting
tween and teen girls, this website aims to introduce girls to the
concept of healthy eating and informs them about the harms that come
from keeping an improper, nutrient-deficient, diet.
Healthy Heart: This
website teaches users about the dangers of high cholesterol and heart
disease. It provides information for teens to use to make healthy
choices and combat risk factors for heart disease.
Kid Source:
This website gives an in depth look at important topics in teen health
and nutrition, such as what teens need to eat, nutrient needs and
eating disorders.
Know Your Fats: This page is loaded with information for readers about fats and provide tips for eating out, among other things.
Meals Matter: This
is a great website for meal makers of all levels. It provides great
resources to help users develop healthy eating patterns and is loaded
with recipes that are as delicious as they are healthy.
My Pyramid Tracker: This
website provides users with tools that allow them to assess the quality
of their food intake and the value of their physical activity. By
keeping track of, and comparing, the energy gained from meals and the
energy that is expended through physical activity, the Energy Balance
feature allows users to understand better understand their energy
balance status as well as the link between exercise and proper
nutrition.
Need 2 Know: This
website aims to provide teenagers with information needed to learn
about the benefits of, and how to maintain, a healthy diet.
Pregame Nutrition: This
page is a great resource for all young, amateur athletes. It gives an
insightful look at what should be eaten and what should be avoided in
order to remain healthy and maximize athletic potential.
Spot the Block: This
website/campaign is aimed at teaching kids Nutrition Facts Labels and
how to use them to compare foods and make smart food choices.
Take Charge: This
website encourages teens to take charge of their health. By giving tips
on eating healthy, engaging in physical activity and staying committed,
this site lays down a blueprint to help users maintain a healthy weight.
Take Control of Your Health: This site shows teens how to lead a healthy lifestyle through proper eating decisions and physical activity.
Teen’s Health: This
site affords teens many useful articles that provide information on
topics such as vegetarianism, the freshman 15, eating for sports,
eating disorders and much more.
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements:
A great resource for teens interested in supplements, this website
provides people with information on different vitamins and minerals
including their benefits, what foods contain them and in what quantity
they ought to be consumed.
yourSELF: The
content on this website was created by kids, for kids. It provides
nutrition information for adolescents and offers them tips to help them
make healthy decisions.
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