Related Links

Nutrition for Adolescents

General Nutrition for Adolescents
Food & Fitness
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/educate.html
http://www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk/eating/eatmenu.htm http://www.girlpower.gov/girlarea/bodywise/nutrition/index.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenhealth.html
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/Nutrition
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/foodsmarts/article3.html
http://members.kaiserpermanente.org/redirects/landingpages/afd/
Take Charge of Your Health: A Teenager's Guide to Better Health

Anemia/Iron
Anemia
The Strength of Iron

Asthma
Asthma
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/asthma
Recognizing an Asthma Attack
Talking to Your Child About Their Asthma

Athletes
Food Power for Athletes

Breakfast
Power Up With Breakfast
Power Up With Breakfast Activity Sheet

Caffeine
Caffeine
Caffeine Content in Beverages

Calcium
Calcium
Calcium: A Guide to Common Sources
http://www.3aday.org/
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Calcium/
Midwest Dairy Association

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate Loading: A Safe Way to Boost Endurance
Low-Carbohydrate Diets: Are They Safe and Effective?

Diabetes
Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/diabetes/

Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens
Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia
Health Consequences of Eating Disorders
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Pica
Ten Things Parents Can Do To Prevent Eating Disorders
Tips for Talking to a Friend Who May Be Struggling with an Eating Disorder
What Causes Eating Disorders?
Why Do Eating Disorders (Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa) Require Medical Attention?

Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa in Males

Binge Eating Disorder
Binge Eating
Binge Eating Disorders
Binge Eating Disorders in Males

Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa in Males

Food Labeling
On the Teen Scene: Food Label Makes Good Eating Easier

Folic Acid
Folic Acid Information from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Why Should Women of Child-Bearing Age Consume an Adequate Amount of Folic Acid?

Growth Charts
For general growth chart information go to http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts

2 to 20 Year Boys:
Front: Stature-for-Age and Weight-for-Age Percentiles
Back: Body Mass Index-for-Age Percentiles

2 to 20 Year Girls:
Front: Stature-for-Age and Weight-for-Age Percentiles
Back: Body Mass Index-for-Age Percentiles

Prenatal Weight Gain Chart

Weight for Stature Percentiles Boys
Weight for Stature Percentiles Girls

Physical Activity
MyActivity Pyramid, MU Extension
Physical Activity and Weight Control
Physical Activity Resources from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Soda Consumption
http://www.2424milk.com/weighing_bb.php
http://www.modental.org/YourDentalHealth/StopthePop.aspx
Liquid Candy
Liquid Candy: How Soft Drinks are Harming Americans' Health

Teen Pregnancy
http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp103.cfm
Nutrition for the Pregnant Teenager

Weight Management
12 Easy Ways to Eat 100 Less Calories Per Day
Adding Pounds When You're Underweight
Alternatives to Fad Diets
BMI-Body Mass Index: Child and Teen Calculator | DNPAO | CDC
Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
Fad Diets: What You Need to Know
Feeling Full on Fewer Calories
Losing Weight Safely
Low-Carb, High-Protein Diets
Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Products
Weight-Loss and Nutrition Myths: How Much Do You Really Know?
What Are Sensible Weight Maintenance Tips?
What Are Some of the Questionable Weight Loss Products?
What Are the Facts About Weight Loss?

For more information about adolescent health, visit:
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/AdolescentHealth/