Health and Fitness

At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity three days a week will improve your health.

Teen Pregnancies

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The U.S. has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world.

Steroid Use

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Abuse of this synthetic hormone can injure the liver and reproductive system.

Smoking

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Tobacco use accounts for 30% of all cancer deaths and 87% of lung cancer deaths.

Smart Driving

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Car crashes are the leading killer of teens in the U.S.

Organic Living

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Compared to "regular" food, there are 40% more antioxidants in organic food.

Mental Health

For every successful teen suicide, there are about 25 attempts made.

Healthy Living

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Over 300,000 deaths per year are caused by poor nutrition and a lack of physical activity.

Fitness

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The health benefits of exercise include the reduction of depression and anxiety.

Eating Disorders

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The average U.S. woman is 5’4” and weighs 164 pounds. The average U.S. model is 5’11” and weighs 117.

Drug Abuse

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While rates of illicit drug use are declining, the rate of prescription drug use remains high.

Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes in children is becoming a global public health issue with potentially serious outcomes.

Dating Abuse

1 in 3 teens is abused in a relationship. And most partners stay in the relationship in spite of it.

Cancer

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Cancer causes more deaths every year than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.

Body Image

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Women are 3 times more likely to have body image issues than men.

Asthma

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Every day, thirty thousand Americans have an asthma attack.

Alcohol Abuse

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Americans begin drinking regularly at an average age of 15.9 years.

Healthy Schools Challenge

Healthy Schools Challenge

Healthy Schools Challenge

Start a healthy living campaign at your school and win a $1,000 scholarship for yourself and $1,000 scholarships for up to 4 friends that help you.

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