3) Nutrition, Exercise, and Learning
| Action for Healthy Kids (2004) (http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/special_exclusive.php, 09-19-2005) | |
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The value of improving nutrition and physical activity in our schools |
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| American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/jansoftdrinks.htm, 09-19-2005) | |
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The AAP recommends that schools limit the sale of soft drinks. |
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| B.A.M. - Body and Mind (http://bam.gov/, 11-13-2006) | |
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has produced an interactive website for 9-13 year olds. Students are able to find out answers to health related questions at this site. |
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| Daily exercise requirements for adolescents (http://www.health.gov/PAGuidelines/guidelines/chapter3.aspx, 10-08-2008) | |
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This link outlines the daily exercise needs for children and adolescents. |
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| Eating disorder information from PBS (http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/eatingdisorders/index.html, 12-07-2006) | |
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The "Body" section of this site deals with body image and eating disorders. This site is designed for students in 6th grade and up. |
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| Get Body Smart (http://www.getbodysmart.com/index.htm, 11-13-2006) | |
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This site is an interactive tutorial for study of human anatomy and physiology |
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| Sports and Nutrition: The winning combination (http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hsnut/index.html, 10-30-2006) | |
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This site explores the relationship between sports, exercise, and nutrition for middle school and high school athletes. |
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| Science News (http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20050618/food.asp, 09-29-2005) | |
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Soft drinks are becoming the primary source of calories for American teens. |
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