Introduction: Being physically active is probably the single most important choice you can make for your health. Yet despite its many benefits, many teens do not make physical fitness a priority in their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides some startling statistics in its fact sheet on youth and physical fitness. Visit the Web site to learn about the numbers of American teens who do not get regular exercise and some of the ways to address this problem.
Links to Explore:Physical Activity and Health: Adolescents and Young Adults http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/adoles.htm
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