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How To Plan A Healthy Diet & Meals For Teenagers | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Step 1
  • provide adequate nutrition
  • establish healthy habits
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  • carry with him throughout his life.
  • Step 2
  • write down her plan for meals and snacks
  • plan a day's worth of food that fits within a healthy diet by helping her write down what she will eat and when she will eat it.
  • eat often enough to keep her energy up
  • Step 3
  • Discuss eating fast food
  • how to make healthier choices at fast food places by showing him how to look up the nutrition information for the items he usually chooses.
  • Step 4
  • Pack your lunch together.
  • to show her what makes up a healthy lunch that fits into a diet plan
  • Variety is important
  • Emphasize the importance of including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean sources of protein.
  • Step 5
  • Enjoy family meals together. This can be dinner or breakfast
  • will begin to understand what goes into cooking a healthy meal.
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    Shows you how to plan healthy for question 5 
Joti P

Help your teenagers make better fast-food choices | Dallas-Fort Worth Family Health New... - 0 views

  • Eating well is often hard for teens.
  • kids have after-school activities, or they may have a job, but it’s important to sit down and eat together as often as possible,” she says. “We know that when we sit down like that, we end up eating more fruits and vegetables.”
  • Shanley says teenagers just have to know — and act on — basic nutritional facts when they are ordering. As with everything else, fast food, if eaten at all, should be eaten in moderation, and the choices must be balanced.
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  • A lot of times we think a chicken sandwich is better, or a fish sandwich is healthier, but a lot of times those chicken or fish sandwiches are fried and not always the better choice,
  • Go green. Give some thought to ordering a side salad instead of the fries.
  • Skip the mocha-frappe-espresso-cino-with-whipped-cream coffee drink.
  • To increase your intake of other food groups at coffeehouses, try ordering some 100 percent fruit juice or fat-free milk, or try having a protein-rich egg on your bagel instead of cream cheese.
  • Step away from the soda.
  • account for as much as 10 percent of the typical teen’s daily calories.
  • When placing your order, consider water
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    Question number 5 
Joti P

Food & Eating - Tips for Making Healthier Food Choices - 0 views

  • Healthy Eating Benefits
  • help to maintain overall health.
  • When teens are not active, it is even more important that they eat healthy foods.
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  • Food and Energy
  • right food can increase levels of energy in teens.
  • does not mean loading up on sugar for an immediate energy boost.
  • will help them stay focuses in school, perform well in sports and keep their body and mind healthy.
  • Food and Socializing
  • teens will relate food to socializing
  • attend parties, there is always food. Teens can still have the fun associated with socializing and eat some foods that will provide benefits
  • Choosing the Right Foods
  • Basically, when they are hungry, they eat.
  • grab whatever is easy and ingest foods that may not have any nutritional quality.
  • but this should not make up the eating habits of teens.
  • Choose Healthy Snacks
  • Instead of reaching for chips, soda and candy, teens should have other things available for those midday snacks.
  • Teens who snack on crackers, cheese, fruit and vegetables are much healthier than those who do not think twice about what they are ingesting.
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      related food to areas of our lives in which we tend to just grab food and scarf it down.
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    good website for answering my 5th question 
Joti P

How to Make Healthy Food Choices | A Healthy Diet - 0 views

  • With all these choices and information, it is not inevitable that people will end up confused. You probably share the same confusion. Who can blame you?
  • here are some tips that you should definitely take note of.
  • Shop Only When You’re Not Hungry
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  • Doing your grocery when your stomach is empty would definitely tempt you to buy anything that catches your fancy.
  • It is best to do your grocery shopping after you have eaten your breakfast in the morning or your dinner in the evening.
  • Choose Canned or Bottled Products Carefully
  • do not buy those that are packed with oil.
  • Do not buy products that are labeled “hydrogenated”
  • This is one way to make sure that you only end up with healthy food choices.
  • avoid products with high fructose or glucose content
  • This is why it is very important that you first check product labels before you buy anything.
  • Buy Organic Meat and Poultry
  • it is better to buy them locally.
  • additional bonus you get from making healthy food choices.
  • Make Wise Grocery Product Choices
  • opt for low sodium prepackaged foods.
  • Making these simple healthy food choices will ensure that you will avoid various illnesses like hypertension or cardiac problems.
  • opt for food alternatives like broccoli.
  • When buying breads and cereals, you should opt for whole grain foods.
  • You need to make sure that every food that gets into your grocery basket is healthy for you
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      good inforamtion on healthy choices at the grocery store.
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    a good article describing healthy descisions for my 5th question.
Joti P

Healthy eating for teens - Live Well - NHS Choices - 0 views

  • Your body needs energy and nutrients from food to grow and to work properly. If you don’t eat a healthy, balanced diet, you could be putting your health and growth at risk.
  • eating well doesn't have to mean giving up all your favourite foods.
  • means eating a wide range of foods so that you get all the nutrients you need, and eating the right number of calories for how active you are.
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  • If you’re feeling tired and run down
  • may need more iron in your diet.
  • Teenage girls are at higher risk of being low on iron
  • Good sources of iron include red meats, breakfast cereals fortified with iron and baked beans
  • Don’t follow fad diets.
  • If you often feel hungry,
  • eating more high-fibre foods such as wholemeal bread, beans and wholegrain breakfast cereals.
  • Aim to eat at least five portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables a day.
  • good sources of many of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
  • fruit juice, smoothies and vegetables baked into dishes such as stews can all count towards your total.
  • Don’t skip breakfast.
  • eating breakfast can actually help people control their weight.
  • Whole grain cereal like muesli with fruit sliced over the top is a tasty and healthy start to the day.
  • Make sure you drink enough fluids.
  • drink six to eight glasses of fluids a day: water, unsweetened fruit juices and milk are all healthy choices
  • At snack time, swap foods that are high in saturated fat or sugars
  • High saturated fat foods include pies, processed meats such as sausages and bacon, biscuits and crisps.
  • And too much saturated fat can also cause high cholesterol.
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    contains more direct information for question 4 
Joti P

BBC - Health: Healthy eating for teenagers - 0 views

  • Teenagers and diet
  • should sustain growth and promote good health.
  • number of physiological changes occur that affect nutritional needs
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  • Nutrition
  • Intake of iron and calcium was also below ideal levels among many of the teenagers. Meanwhile the rising levels of obesity suggest many young people are eating too many calories.
  • Iron deficiency
  • most common nutritional deficiencies in the UK.
  • can result in iron-deficiency anaemia.
  • body doesn't absorb iron quite as easily from non-meat sources, but you can enhance absorption by combining them with a food rich in vitamin C
  • so it's better to have a glass of orange juice with your breakfast cereal than a cup of tea.
  • Calcium deficiency
  • Bones continue to grow and strengthen until the age of 30, and the teenage years are very important to this development.
  • Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous are vital for this process, with calcium requirements for the teenage years ranging from 800mg to 1,000mg per day.
  • Calcium-rich foods should be consumed every day.
  • Plenty of starchy carbohydrates
  • Plenty of fruit and vegetables
  • Two to three portions of dairy products
  • Two servings of protein
  • Limit sugar-rich food and drinks
  • Drink six to eight glasses of fluid a day
  • Eat regular meals from the main food groups, and minimise intake of high-fat and sugar-rich foods
  • particular attention to getting enough iron and calcium in the diet
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • physically active
    • Joti P
       
      This website provided useful information on balanced diets in teens and the statistics are surprising but seemingly true.
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    question 4
Joti P

Healthy Diet for Teenagers - 0 views

  • Teenagers still have a lot of growing to do, and they need proper nutrients to get them through their busy and active lives.
  • It can help to understan the basics of what teens require in their diets.
  • calcium and iron are especially important because they are necessary for the growth and development occurring at this stage of life.
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  • Instead, teach teens which foods should be eaten in moderation and which make up a regular part of a healthy diet.
  • When there's no junk available, both kids and grownups make healthier choices.
    • Joti P
       
      I guess it's easier to satisfy your craving for junkfood by replacing it with something else.
  • Tips for Healthy Eating for Teens
  • Always eat breakfast.
  • include some complex carbohydrates and a piece of fruit or fruit juice.
  • load it up with fruit, veggies, complex carbs and lean protein.
  • Make sure there are plenty of healthy snacks in the house for after-school munchies.
  • research has shown that teens who eat with their families tend to have healthier diets when they're older.
  • girls who have regular family meals have less incidence of eating disorders.
  • make supper healthy dinners as well.
  • Eat moderate portions yourself, as well, to set the example.
  • Teens tend to gulp down their meals quickly. This may cause them to overeat, because feeling full takes a few minutes.
  • Chewing slowly helps improve satiation, causes you to eat fewer calories, and improves nutrient absorption.
  • Offer a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • same foods repeatedly can lead to nutritional deficiency.
  • Minimize processed foods that come in cans, boxes, bags, jars, and packages. These foods tend to be high in preservatives, sugar, and artificial ingredients.
    • Joti P
       
      although it provided mainly advice for parents, it still provided excellent information on the different things teens can do to ensure a balanced diet.
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    4th question 
Joti P

Balanced Diets For Teens | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Vegetables
  • amount of vegetables needed to maintain a balanced diet for a 15-year-old girl of average weight is 2.5 cups a day
  • teens need more dark green and orange vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, squash and carrots.
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  • Fruits
  • teens should consume less fruit juice and more whole fruit
  • The amount of fruit a teenage boy or girl of average weight should consume for a balanced diet is 2 cups.
  • most popularly eaten fruits among adolescents are apples, pears, and bananas.
  • richly colored fruits, such as berries, melons and mangoes, because they are rich in anti-oxidants and phytonutrients.
  • canned, dried, fresh and frozen fruits are acceptable to meet your daily fruit requirements.
  • Less Sugar
  • dietary intake of added sugars by U.S teens adds up to an average of 260 extra calories a day
  • Teens should consume a variety of vegetables, according to recommendations from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines
  • teens should cut down on soda, energy drinks and juice with added sugar and replace them with water, decaffeinated teas and diluted juices.
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    This website is excellent for answering my 4th question.
Joti P

Teen Meal Plans | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Keeping meal choices minimal of saturated fats, sugars and added salts are also healthy choices.
  • Finding balance in what you plan for your teen to eat is important, according to the Weight-Control Information Network.
  • Types
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  • Breakfast is an important meal for everyone, especially teens.
  • keep their brain sharp and focused through lunch time.
  • scrambled egg on a whole wheat bagel for the next day.
  • items such as oatmeal, skim milk and fruit for one day
  • lunch option may be a lean ham and low-fat cheese Panini, half a cup of grapes and a yogurt.
  • Dinner could be a vegetarian lasagna, garlic bread and Italian salad
  • Consideration
  • Avoid having a lot of pre-made or processed snacks and foods in the cupboards.
  • make meals in advance such as casseroles, trail mix, granola and snacks that are free from preservatives and excess sugars and salt.
  • Benefits
  • Utilize leftovers whenever possible to turn into other meals.
  • Young Women's Health suggests that a teen should always have balance in her diet including eating nutrient rich food at regular times and staying away from high fat and fast food meals.
    • Joti P
       
      Going to try to make a goal of eating healthier snacks and not processed garbage. 
    • Joti P
       
      Processed snacks and food contain a high amount of unhealthy substances that can decrease your level of overall health. 
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    Good meal planing techniques for insight on my 3rd question. 
Joti P

Healthy Foods To Eat For Dinner | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Your evening meal must carry you until breakfast
  • it is important to include foods that provide nutrients such as protein and fibe
  • Stir Fry
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  • Choose a lean protein source, such as white-meat chicken, trimmed sirloin steak, fish or tofu
  • Include as many colors as possible to get vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber from your meal
  • peppers, carrots, squash, green onions, peas, asparagus and eggplant are all nutrient-dense choices
  • Wraps
  • Opt for whole-wheat tortillas because they provide more fiber than white ones.
  • . Grilled chicken, shredded turkey and lean beef are all protein-packed choices.
  • Add vegetables like carrots, spinach, tomatoes and onions to chicken and drizzle with low-fat ranch dressing.
  • Green onions, red bell peppers, broccoli and low-salt soy sauce goes well with beef.
  • Soups and Stews
  • pot of hearty soup or stew is a satisfying meal that can also provide a variety of important nutrients.
  • Lean ground beef, garlic, onions, low-sodium canned tomatoes, low-sodium canned beans and low-fat cheddar cheese can be combined to prepare a chili that is packed with protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin C.
  • Low-salt chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, corn and shredded chicken is a filling soup that supplies protein, potassium and vitamin A.
  • Grilled Meat and Vegetables
  • Squash, asparagus, eggplant, red potatoes, tomatoes and onions grill well and provide fiber, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C.
    • Joti P
       
      These examples are very specififc and they provide meal options with a sufficient amount of healthy nutrients. 
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    Information on what to be eating for diner and how to improve the diner choices i currently make. Good for my 3rd question.
Joti P

School Lunches - 0 views

  • A kid can choose to eat the green beans or throw them out. A kid also can choose to eat an apple instead of an ice cream sandwich.
  • Eating a variety of healthy foods gives you energy to do stuff
  • helps you grow the way you should
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  • keep you from getting sick
  • What does a healthy lunch look like?
  • Most kids have the choice of packing lunch or buying one at school.
  • A packed lunch isn't automatically healthier than one you buy at school.
  • When you pack your lunch, you can be sure it includes your favorite healthy foods — stuff you know you like.
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    This provides some lunch tips for my 3rd question.
Joti P

Healthy Foods To Eat Early In The Morning Before A Workout | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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    This helps with question number three.
Joti P

Teen Nutrition: Helping Teens Make Healthy Food Choices - 0 views

  • The foundation for a lifetime of strong bones is built during the teen and young adult years until about age 30
  • research indicates that teenagers are not getting nearly enough calcium to build strong bones and that can lead to osteoporosis later in life.
  • Maintaining normal weight is critically important since obesity often leads to diabetes-type 2, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, conditions once seen most commonly in adults.
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  • best way to treat and prevent these problems is a combination of healthy diet and exercise.
  • positive eating patterns fostered during the teen years are very likely to last a lifetime.
  • Improving eating habits among teens is crucially important for two reasons (among others): building strong bones and preventing obesity
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    Provides some good insight for question number 2
Joti P

The Secret Food to Mood Connection | Healthy Eating | Nutrition - 0 views

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      This page is highly specific o the types of food that are good for alertness. 
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    With question two I have been trying to find websites/articles that talk about health not including physical health.
Joti P

Eating Organic Food To Improve Your Health - 0 views

  • may provide many health benefits
  • Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you.
  • Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you
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  • Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you.
  • this food is highly nutritious and contains higher levels of vitamins and minerals.
  • contain higher amounts of antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of developing cancers.
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    This helps to answer my second question 
Joti P

Healthty Eating Alternatives | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Eating a healthy diet isn't about cutting a bunch of calories or eliminating certain food groups.
  • should include all major nutrients and keep you feeling satisfied and energetic.
  • Whole Grains
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  • foods ranging from white rice to buckwheat.
  • whole grains are generally healthier because they offer more fiber
  • Examples of whole grains include barley, brown rice, oatmeal and whole-wheat bread.
  • Unsaturated Fats
  • Fat calories should make up about ¼ to 1/3 of the calories you eat.
  • saturated and trans fats can damage your cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease
  • Swap these less healthy fat sources out for unsaturated fats, which are found mostly in nuts, seeds, plant oils and fish.
  • Lean Proteins
  • Protein should make up about 10 to 35 percent of your total calories
  • Fish, seeds and nuts also happen to be high in protein.
  • choose skinless chicken breast over fried dark chicken meat, replace whole milk with low-fat or skim milk, and choose beans over red meat in tacos, for example.
  • Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
  • get about 1½ to 2 cups of fruit per day and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day
  • a glass of 100 percent fruit juice can equal one serving of fruit but you shouldn't fill up on juice because it doesn't contain any fiber.
  • canned and frozen fruits and vegetables can be healthy alternatives when you don't have access to fresh produce, but avoid the ones that have been doused in salt, sugar, syrup and creamy sauces.
  • fresh fruits and vegetables can become less healthy if you prepare them in unhealthy ways
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    This site was good to see how I could change eating habits by finding different alternatives for food. 
Joti P

9 Foods for Fitness - 0 views

  • Taking the right foods will help you in attaining your target fitness and physique.
  • Coffee: Take a cup of coffee before you start to workout.
  • caffeine present in coffee blocks the pain-processing adenosine
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  • you will not stop your workout due to aches.
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      While reading through different articles previously I have found that coffee before working out is something that is highly debated because of it's high caffeine content.
  • Whole wheat Pasta: Carbs are responsible for maintaining the muscle’s glycogen levels.
  • 3 very healthy elements in it namely bran, germ and endosperm
  • Salmon: Salmon is highly rich in omega-3s which helps in bringing down your oxygen demand when exercising.
  • Salmon is packed with various nutrients and has lots of other health benefits.
  • Spinach: This iron rich vegetable has the ability to convert protein into muscles.
  • its high amino acid glutamine content can increase growth hormone levels and levels of protein synthesis,
  • strengthens the immune system.
  • Probiotic Yogurt:
  • helps in improving your digestion.
  • Cherry Juice: Cherry juice reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.
  • Ginger:
  • Ginger which is an anti-inflammatory root reduces the muscles pain by 25% when consumed regularly.
  • Cornflakes: Having a cup of cornflakes with skimmed milk will replenish your energy after workout
  • . Beetroot: The perfect stamina booster
  • help you to continue your workout for 16% percent longer duration.
  • high nitrate content.
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    I thought it would be a good website to analyze some specific food for question #1 
Joti P

MyPyramid - Food Pyramid - Food Groups and Serving Sizes - 0 views

  • Fruit Group should provide 4 daily servings, or 2 cups.
  • Vegetable Group should provide 5 servings, or 2.5 cups
  • Grain Group should provide 6 ounce-equivalents (1 ounce-equivalent means 1 serving), half of which should be whole grains.
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  • Meat and Beans Group should provide 5.5 ounce-equivalents or servings.
  • Milk Group should provide 3 cups/servings.
  • Oils should provide 24g or 6 teaspoons.
  • Discretionary Calories: The remaining amount of calories in each calorie level after nutrient-dense foods have been chosen. Up to 267 calories could be consumed in solid fats or added sugars if the other requirements were been met.
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    Also provides a good description for my first question.
Joti P

Food for fitness training - 0 views

  • Carbohydrate energy Carbohydrates provide your body with energy fuel.
  • Failing to provide your body with quality carbohydrates for your workout will make you quickly feel tired and worn out
  • Avoid processed foods like white rice, white bread and white pasta. Also avoid sugary drinks and foods for the same reason.
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  • Protein is an excellent source of power for your muscles
  • Good sources of protein such as fish, lean meats and poultry, eggs, dairy, nuts and soya will help facilitate muscle growth
  • too much protein is believed to actually harm the body
  • To get the iron you need, eat lean red meats, grains that are fortified with iron and green, leafy vegetables.
    • Joti P
       
      This articles provides excellent information on the food that is good for you and the food that is bad
    • Joti P
       
      I actually didn't know about the harmfull effects of too much protein.
  • A low-fat diet is healthy but people who workout need to ensure a supply of good fats.
  • mono-unsaturated fat like extra virgin olive oil, avocados and nuts into your diet.
  • When working out, the most important are calcium, to help build strong bones and prevent fractures, and iron, to oxygenate the blood that feeds the muscles.
  • your body will benefit from a boosted supply while training.
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    Provides some good information for my first question 
Joti P

Why Exercise Is Wise - 0 views

  • Exerc
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  • Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind.
  • help a person to feel more peaceful and happy
  • exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight
  • Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases.
  • These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.
  • Exercise can help a person age well.
  • Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise, like jumping, running or brisk walking, can help girls (and guys!) keep their bones strong.
  • three components to a well-balanced exercise routine are: aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility training.
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    I really enjoy this site becuase i gives me information about my quesions and it really relates to people of my age.  This portion helped me answer question 10.
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