The Solution
Educate students. Educate your students on the importance of good nutrition by displaying the posters from our "Eat Smart" series. Talk to your students about his/her feelings. Students become obese for a variety of reasons, from poor eating habits to using food to reduce stress. Positive eating patterns fostered during the teen years are very likely to last a lifetime.
Model good behavior. Have teachers eat with their students exhibiting a healthy attitude toward their food while modeling healthy eating habits. Proper nutrition among growing teens is crucial for building strong bodies, healthy minds and preventing obesity.
Exercise regularly. Encourage teenagers to choose an activity they enjoy and to exercise for at least 30 to 60 minutes each day.
See our Exercise Series
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