Glad that you are thinking about living a healthy lifestyle at your age. Good habits, like eating a well-balanced lifestyle, exercising regularly and managing stress levels will benefit you as you grown older.
Have you recently had a physical exam with your physician? If so, did the doctor comment that you were too thin?
Frankly, with obesity reaching epidemic levels, being slender is not a bad thing.
Eat a well-balanced diet. To maintain healthy body weights, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 suggest 16-year-old boys need 2,400 to 3,200 calories daily.
The Institute of Medicine suggests 16-year-old teens obtain 45 to 65 percent of their calorie intake from carbohydrates. Choose your carbs wisely by including plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods in your diet.
Your body type may be slender versus muscular, but exercising can help you develop muscles. Please avoid any fad supplements. Jogging or playing your favorite sport can develop muscle tone. Be wise if you choose to lift weights to develop muscle tone in your arms and torso. Start out with low weights, advance slowly, and learn how to properly exercise so that you do not cause any damage. Check with your physician first if you have any medical conditions. Talk with your physical education teacher for suggestions and advice.
I have heard that laughing can boost your immune system.
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Hello kentonss,
Glad that you are thinking about living a healthy lifestyle at your age. Good habits, like eating a well-balanced lifestyle, exercising regularly and managing stress levels will benefit you as you grown older.
Have you recently had a physical exam with your physician? If so, did the doctor comment that you were too thin?
Frankly, with obesity reaching epidemic levels, being slender is not a bad thing.
Eat a well-balanced diet. To maintain healthy body weights, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 suggest 16-year-old boys need 2,400 to 3,200 calories daily.
The Institute of Medicine suggests 16-year-old teens obtain 45 to 65 percent of their calorie intake from carbohydrates. Choose your carbs wisely by including plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains and low-fat dairy foods in your diet.
Your body type may be slender versus muscular, but exercising can help you develop muscles. Please avoid any fad supplements. Jogging or playing your favorite sport can develop muscle tone. Be wise if you choose to lift weights to develop muscle tone in your arms and torso. Start out with low weights, advance slowly, and learn how to properly exercise so that you do not cause any damage. Check with your physician first if you have any medical conditions. Talk with your physical education teacher for suggestions and advice.
I have heard that laughing can boost your immune system.
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September 25, 2015 - 8:30amMaryann
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