There are many ways for teens to take good care of their bodies to stay healthy now and even perhaps prevent serious diseases in the future, such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer, as well as HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy. Here are some links to resources to help guide teen physical health:
Get information on medical examinations for adolescents at The Stanford Health Library at http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/bodysystems/children_teen.html#teenhealthResources and information about teen girls’ health are found at 4Girls Health.gov, http://www.4girls.gov/body/, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Resources and information about teen boys’ health are found at Children’s Hospital at Boston’s Young Men’s Health website at http://www.youngmenshealthsite.org/menu_genhealth.html#general
Key messages, facts, and resources about adolescent physical activity and exercise can be found at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/NCCDPHP/sgr/adoles.htm
Information and resources about exercise, positive body image, and self-esteem are available at the Nemours Foundation website for teens, http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/
Information about puberty, menstruation, the male and female reproductive systems, preventing HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy can be found at the Nemours Foundation website for teens, at http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/
The Wyoming Departments of Health and Education and the Wyoming Health Council have developed an interactive website for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy at “Get the I”, where the “I” stands for Information, at www.getthei.com
Planned Parenthood provides information and interactive quizzes for teens about teen body development and puberty at Teenwire.com, http://www.teenwire.com/topics/body.php |
