How Do I Know if I am Healthy?

Here you can determine for yourself whether you are in the healthy framework and how you can get yourself in the healthy range for your age.

Right Height and Weight
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html

Body Mass Index
http://kidshealth.org/parent/food/weight/bmi_charts.html

Food Guide Pyramid
http://kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/pyramid.html

Good Nutrition for Kids and Teens
http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/health_safety/nutrition.shtml

How to Reach and Maintain a Healthy Weight
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_tips.html

Create Your Own Plan

This link will assist in helping anyone who wants to change their eating and exercise habits develop a plan that they can stick to. It does require a free registration to access the site and all of the wonderful and useful information.

http://sparkteens.com/teen_landing_wl.asp?from=ggteens&gclid=CIuPqoa4-ZQCFRhhnAodKhZxqg

This link will show you an exercise log you can use.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/misc/exercise_log.html

Healthy Meal Options
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/breakfast_sheet.html

http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/lunch_sheet.html

Why Teens Need Exercise

This article explains the benefits of exercise and some of the different types of exercise available. There is also information on selecting the right type of exercise for you.

http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=familydoctor&lic=44&article_set=20488