Because you are growing. Teens especially need nutritious foods and an environment that encourages being physically active. If you're not getting enough of either of these things now, you should find out what you can do about it. Healthy teenage years are important towards a lifetime of being physically fit.
Because TV and the media make it so hard to stay healthy. 91% of foods advertised are high in fat, sugar and/or salt. Commercials for healthy foods such as milk, fruit and vegetables make up less than 31% of commercials during kids programs. No wonder 90% of teens in the US are eating more than the recommended daily allowances of fats, sugars, and salts!
Because you CAN do something about it. It's not even hard. Visit "What Can I Do About It" and "Teens Making a Difference" from links on this page to learn more.
.....Because if you don't, who will?
You've got the power to make change.
There's plenty you can do, and you can start right in your own high
school. Click
here for some great ideas on how you can make lasting changes
that will benefit the well-being of everyone at school.
You can help get sodas and junk food out of your school. To see a video
on how soda companies make a profit when kids drink soda, click on: http://stiritupamerica.com/colavideo.html
You CAN make a difference. Teens all over California have been taking the initiative to see that healthy eating becomes a way of life at their high schools. CLICK HERE to find out how to get started.
Because you are growing. Teens especially need nutritious foods and an environment that encourages being physically active. If you're not getting enough of either of these things now, you should find out what you can do about it. Healthy teenage years are important towards a lifetime of being physically fit. 
Because TV and the media make it so hard to stay healthy. 91% of foods advertised are high in fat, sugar and/or salt. Commercials for healthy foods such as milk, fruit and vegetables make up less than 31% of commercials during kids programs. No wonder 90% of teens in the US are eating more than the recommended daily allowances of fats, sugars, and salts! 
