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11 January 2012 by Mr. Scribner

     The importance of healthy eating is often overlooked by teenagers in the modern day society.  Teens can be persuaded by flashy advertising or sugar-filled snacks to head down the wrong path.  That path ends up putting them at risk for increased risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer, diabetes, an many other health problems.  According to an article at TeenHelp.com (Referenced Below),  "specific nutrients are especially important during the teen years (for proper development and growth)".  The following guidelines will help keep you fit and trim during your time at University City High School.

     One of the most important things to start out with is to know that nutrition is based on specific and individual needs.  Depending on the level of activity in your daily life, different amounts of calories and nutrients may be required.  Most teen boys need between 2,200 and 3,200 calories a day (ref3.1).  10% to 30% should be protien, 45% to 65% should be carbohydrates, and fat should not exceed 35% if possible.  1,300 mg of calcium, 38g of fiber, no more than 1500mg of sodium should also be included.

     Teen girls are different, duh.  Protien levels should be between 10% to 30%, carbohydrates and fat are about the same, but overall calories should be between 1,800 to 2,400 per day.  Calcium and Sodium levels are similiar too, but girls only need around 26g of fiber to be healthy.

     Exercise is a major factor in remaining fit and trim.  According to a study (1997 - ref.2) only 63.8% of students participate in activities that made them sweat or breath hard for at least 20 minutes for three of the last seven days.  72% of males versus 53% of females participated in vigorous physical activity and 55% of males versus 42% of females participated in teams at their school.  Ultimately burning the fuel you take in is the way to keep your weight constant.

     Finally,  getting rid of the social stigma attached to bringing healthy lunch to school, or making healthy choices in the food line was a major issue. (ref. 3)  Getting teens to alter their view of fast food and make healthy choices can be a hurdle.  Teaching them to make better choices regardless of the social impact, while eating at home, in school, or at the mall is key to improving nutrition and healthy eating habits.

     In conclusion, eating healthy is a personal responsibility.  Making sure that you are on the right track is your own personal choice, but with the proper help and motivation anyone can be successful at staying fit.  There are many resources in our building.  With an array of programs and teachers willing to help, any student at University City can be on the right track to a healthier life!

1. http://www.teenhelp.com/teen-health/teen-nutrition.html
2. http://www.pamf.org/teen/health/nutrition/
3. http://www.mealsmatter.org/articles-and-resources/healthy-living-articles/Teen-nutrition.aspx

ALL:

PLEASE READ THE ARTICLE ABOVE AND USE IT AS A GUIDE TO RE-WRITE YOUR ARTICLES.  TEAM LEADERS SHOULD INSURE THAT EACH PERSON ON THE TEAM IS WRITING AN ARTICLE THAT COMPLIMENTS THE OVERALL TOPIC OF THE NEWLETTER WITHOUT DUPLICATING A MESSAGE.

GOOD JOB SO FAR.  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

- MR. S