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Glencoe's "It's Your Health" Podcast
Activities provide students with a unique listening and
learning experience that takes health education beyond the
classroom. Download the audio files and print activities covering a
range of current health topics that matter most to teens!
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1 Nutrition - The hosts discuss
nutrition, healthy eating habits, and the importance of physical
activity as part of a balanced plan to maintain a healthful body
weight. They also interview a nutritionist who offers tips on
portion sizes and understanding nutrition information on food
labels. Click here to listen to this episode Click here to view Student Activity Worksheet
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2 Keeping Stress in Check - The hosts
discuss the harmful health effects of stress and discuss practical
ways teens can manage the stress in their lives. Click here to listen to this episode Click here to view Student Activity Worksheet
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3 The Facts About Depression - The
hosts discuss the serious issue of teen depression and explore the
symptoms of reactive and clinical depression. With the help of an
expert guest, the hosts also discuss a variety of treatment options
and helpful resources for teens who are suffering, or may know
someone who is suffering, from the illness. Click here to listen to this episode Click here to view Student Activity Worksheet
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4 Effective Workouts on a Busy Schedule
- The hosts discuss the importance of regular physical
activity and the core elements of an effective workout. The hosts
also offer suggestions on how to create a physical activity plan
that teens can do anytime, anywhere. Click here to listen to this episode Click here to view Student Activity Worksheet
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5 Fighting Teen Obesity - With the help
of a fitness trainer and nutrition consultant, Glencoe's "It's Your
Health" podcast hosts learn about the difference between being
overweight and being obese, and they explore the physical, social,
and emotional impact of obesity on teens. They also discuss ways to
modify personal nutrition and activity plans to avoid a path to
obesity. Click here to listen to this episode Click here to view Student Activity
Worksheet
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