Teen Health Course 2

Introduction
Health is a combination of your physical, social, mental, and emotional well-being. One of the most important things you can do to stay healthy is take care of your body. Knowing what your body needs, and planning to meet those needs, will help you stay healthy. On the Web site below you will be introduced to a variety of habits you can adopt to keep your body healthy.

Link to explore: Finding Your Way to a Healthier You http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/pdf/brochure.pdf

Instructions

• Start at the Web site about “Finding Your Way to a Healthier You”.
• Read through the each of the sections on how to be healthier every day.
• Take notes as you go.
• When you are done reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, based on information you find, make a checklist of five activities you can do every day to maintain your health.

1			What are three ways you can lower your risk of becoming overweight and developing certain chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer?
2			Name three positive effects of physical activity.
3			How can you follow a healthy eating plan?
4			For a healthy diet, how much calcium-rich foods should you eat each day?
5			Name four foods that would be good to eat when you’re on the go.