Resources

Step It Up Teen Wellness Program
Resources

Center for Disease Control BAM Body and Mind
http://www.bam.gov/
Center for Disease Control BMI Calculator for Adolescents
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/
Center for Disease Control Healthy Recipes
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/recipes.html
Choose MyPlate.gov
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/index.html
Choose MyPlate.gov Food Plan
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010
www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm
Food-a-pedia
Look up a food to get quick access to nutrition info for over 8,000 foods. Choose and compare 2 foods.
www.foodapedia.gov
For the Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
An information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
www.win.niddk.nih.gov
Obesity and maintaining a healthy weight
For more information on aiming for a healthy weight from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
For the 76-page scientific document
www.health.gov/paguidelines

Websites with Fitness Information and Ideas of Healthy Fitness Strategies:

Ipad Application for Teen Fitness Magazine:

Self-Esteem Resources

Family Education Website: http://life.familyeducation.com/self-esteem/respect/64590.html
healthychildren.org website: www.healthychildren.org
livestrong.com website: http://www.livestrong.com/article/171450-ways-to-build-self-esteem-for-teenagers/