Taking It to the Net

1. The growth spurt is accompanied by weight increases. Those whose weight increases too much are at an increased risk for negative health outcomes, including obesity, hypertension, and other health risks. One's Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of the "fit" of one's weight to one's height. Is your BMI in the "healthy" range or are you at risk for future health problems? How does your BMI relate to diet, exercise, and other measures of healthiness?

http://www.Cyberdiet.com/index.html

http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/topic/bmi

2. Your instructor assigns a brief paper in which you are, first, to define the term "body image," including positive and negative aspects of it and, second, to devise procedures to enhance an adolescent's negative body image, focusing on male body image as opposed to the more commonly researched and discussed female body image. What procedures would you suggest to enhance a negative male body image?

http://www.edap.org/edinfo/menbodyimage.html

http://www.edap.org/bodyimage.html

3. A major health concern during the adolescent years centers on the adolescent's diet. Keep track of everything you eat and drink for the next three days. What is your daily caloric intake? Is it in the appropriate quantities recommended in the food pyramid? Are you eating healthy?

http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/adolescent/adolescentnutrition.html