Health
- Healthfinder - Links to information and websites
from health organizations. An award-winning site developed by
the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
- HealthyComputing.com for Kids - Information on preventing injuries from computer
use, gaming, and carrying backpacks.
http://www.healthycomputing.com/kids/
- Inside the Teenage Brain - Check out the latest research on the
teenage brain, and found out the answer to questions like, "just
how much sleep do teens need?"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/
- Kids
Health - A good source
of health information for kids, teens, and parents.
http://www.kidshealth.org/
- Mind over matter - For grades 5-9. Information about the effects
of drug abuse on the body and the brain. Includes a teacher's
guide. From the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes
of Health.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/MOM/MOMIndex.html
- My
Pyramid.gov - Explore
the official new food pyramid from the United States Department
of Agriculture to learn about the food groups and to see how
much physical activity you should be getting. Take an animated
tour of the new pyramid. Discover a wealth of ideas that can
help you get started toward a healthy diet. There are tips for
each food group, physical activity, eating out, a sample menu,
and more.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
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