Health concerns: Adolescent Energy
The risks and health concerns all related to energy
Concerns regarding teenagers
How can teenagers be properly educated about their energy levels?
Junk Food
- High fat diets decrease energy levels
- Weight gain
- Habits will follow into adulthood
- Miss out on nutrients
- High blood pressure
Physical Activity
- Increases energy levels
- 90% of studies show : + energy , - fatigue
- Better than stimulant medications for energy
- Treats conditions that cause fatigue
Caffeine? More like cafe teen
- Caffeine affects the central nervous system as a stimulant.
- Late at night = No sleep = Less concentration
- Addicting like a drug
Rewind the Future. Stop the Cycle!!
Solutions
- Make healthy choices with snacks , choose fruits
- Eat a variety of foods
- Eat Moderate portions
- Home cooked meals
- Eat Breakfast
- Limit eating out