HE - Managing Weight (Lesson)

Managing Weight

In this lesson, the focus will be on healthful ways to manage weight as a teenager during a time when you are going through many changes

Metabolism

Download and read the article to learn more about Metabolism. Links to an external site.

 

Why Teens Should know their BMI Article

Download and read the article to learn more about Teens and BMI. Links to an external site.

 

Five Ways to Reach and Maintain a Healthy Weight

Download and read the article to learn more about How to Reach and Maintain a Healthy Weight. Links to an external site.

 

Smart Snacks in School Before the New Standards Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 286 total calories, 182 empty calories Fruit flavored candies 249 total calories, 177 empty calories Donut 242 total calories, 147 empty calories Chocolate bar 235 total calories, 112 empty calories Regular cola 136 total calories, 126 empty calories After the New Standards Peanuts 170 total calories, 0 empty calories Light popcorn 161 total calories, 17 empty calories Low-fat tortilla chips 118 total calories, 0 empty calories Granola bar (oats, fruit, nuts) 95 total calories, 32 empty calories Fruit Cup No-Calorie (w/100% flavored Juice) 68 total calories, 0 empty calories No-calorie flavored –Water 0 total calories, 0 empty calories

 

Managing Weight

Watch the video below to learn more about Managing your weight.

 

Managing Weight Activity

Complete the following interactive to see what you know.

IMAGES CREATED BY GAVS OR OPENSOURCE