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Aninder S

Teenagers and Stress - 0 views

Teenagers and Stress - YouTube: The truth is that stress will always be a part of our lives no matter what. It's how we react and deal with this stress that will help us overcome the problems we f...

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Aninder S

Extra Sleep Improves - 0 views

Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance: It's one thing to fall asleep during class because of boredom or loss of interest and not have the teacher notice, but during physical activities at scho...

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Aninder S

How to Make Homework - 0 views

How to Make Homework Less Work: Instead of complaining about the amount of homework you have try to just take a deep breath and making a plan for yourself that you can use to complete most of your...

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Aninder S

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Exercise drops when teens enter college - UPI.com: Many of us will be soon heading off to university and workload will only increase. But, we need to make sure that we we keep our fitness level up...

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Joti P

What Are The Benefits Of Healthy Foods For Teenagers? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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benefits foods teenagers healthy

shared by Joti P on 06 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Teens should eat a variety of foods from all the food groups, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meat and low-fat dairy.
  • Provides Energy
  • diet that contains a healthy mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat supports a teen's energy level and allows him to make it through each day's tasks.
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  • Carbohydrates are the body's main source of fuel, and a teen should get 45 to 65 percent of his daily calories from them.
  • Protects Overall Health
  • nutrient-dense diet offers the vitamins and minerals that a teen needs to say healthy
  • Anti-oxidants in nutritious foods fight cellular damage that could lead to cancer or heart disease down the road.
  • Controls Weight
  • emphasizes nutrient-dense foods that are also low in fat and calories
  • help a teen control his weight
  • Improves Concentration
  • teen who spends most her day at school will learn better if she keeps her body fueled with healthy foods.
  • Breakfast is especially important for a teen,
  • will keep her going through afternoon classes, and nutrient-dense snacks in between will keep hunger at bay, allowing to her to focus on her schoolwork.
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 06 Jan 12
       
      livestrong also proved to be a very reliable website throughout this assignment
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Reliable website for insight on question 10 
Joti P

Weight Training for Teens | Pure Matters - 0 views

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weight training teens

shared by Joti P on 06 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Weight Training for Teens
  • Teens who work out with weights, as well as exercise aerobically, reduce by half their risk for sports injuries.
  • Weight training also helps improve sports performance
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  • boosts bone density and strengthens tendons,
  • Weight training vs. body building
  • Weight training focuses on improving musculoskeletal strength and total fitness
  • Fitness, not superhero
  • Middle- and high-school students should train to increase their strength and improve their physical fitness
  • good teen weight-training program focuses on toning muscles with lighter weights and a high number of repetitions.
  • Be responsible
  • Teens should be supervised at all times while strength training, and should always use safe equipment.
  • Start slowly
  • should begin slowly and increase gradually.
  • shouldn't be increased too soon or by too much.
  • emphasize proper technique
  • Two to three sessions a week on alternating days should be enough to strengthen and tone muscles.
  • Size matters
  • "Programs for teens often rely on free weights, such as dumbbells and barbells; rubber tubing; and calisthenics, such as abdominal curls."
  • Focus on the individual
  • should be individually designed for each adolescent
  • Make it fun
  • should be noncompetitive and fun
  • Stay active
  • Conditioning exercises should be part of an active lifestyle that includes plenty of other physical activity.
  • should feel comfortable with the weight-training program and look forward to it.
  • "Participating in a wide variety of physical activities helps teens stay balanced, trim and physically healthy."
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Good page to read up on muscle training for teens 
Joti P

Stress - 0 views

kidshealth.org/...stress.html

stress teens general health

shared by Joti P on 06 Jan 12 - Cached
  • The events that provoke stress are called stressors, and they cover a whole range of situations
  • The hypothalamus signals the adrenal glands to produce more of the hormones adrenaline
  • These hormones speed up heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and metabolism
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  • This natural reaction is known as the stress response
  • But the stress response can also cause problems when it overreacts or fails to turn off and reset itself properly.
  • But stress doesn't always happen in response to things that are immediate or that are over quickly.
  • long-term events, like coping with a divorce or moving to a new neighborhood or school, can cause stress, too.
  • can produce a lasting, low-level stress that's hard on people.
  • can wear out the body's reserves, leave a person feeling depleted or overwhelmed
  • weaken the body's immune system
  • crammed schedules, not having enough time to rest and relax, and always being on the go
  • Pressures that are too intense or last too long, or troubles that are shouldered alone, can cause people to feel stress overload
  • a feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried irritability and moodiness
  • stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain
  • problems sleeping
  • sadness or depression
  • Everyone experiences stress a little differently.
  • Keep Stress Under Control
  • Take a stand against overscheduling.
  • Be realistic.
  • Get a good night's sleep.
  • Learn to relax.
  • Treat your body well.
  • Watch what you're thinking.
  • Solve the little problems.
  • Build Your Resilience
  • They're cool under pressure and able to handle problems as they come up.
  • Researchers have identified the qualities that make some people seem naturally resilient even when faced with high levels of stress.
  • Think of change as a challenging and normal part of life.
  • setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable.
  • you will succeed if you keep working toward your goals.
  • Take action to solve problems that crop up.
  • Build strong relationships
  • support system and ask for help
  • Participate regularly
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Helps to answer question 7
Anita B

Carbohydrates: Good Carbs Guide the Way - What Should I Eat? - The Nutrition Source - H... - 0 views

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Carbohydrates diet

shared by Anita B on 09 Feb 12 - Cached
  • Adding Good Carbohydrates
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      Anita B on 09 Feb 12
       
      1. Start the day with grains 2. Use whole grain bread 3. Bag the potatoes- eat brown rice instead not potatoes 4. Whole wheat pasta 5. Eat lots of beans
Anita B

Fiber - Your Nutrition Questions Answered - The Nutrition Source - Harvard School of Pu... - 0 views

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fiber source

shared by Anita B on 09 Feb 12 - No Cached
  • How many vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products do I need to get enough fiber each day?
    • Anita B
      Anita B on 09 Feb 12
       
      Adult women, should aim for about over 20 grams of fiber each day and this can achieved by eating 3 servings of vegatables, 3 servings of fruit, 2 servings of whole grain foods, and one serving of legumes (kidney beans, lentils etc)
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