#705: Fit For Life: Eat Smart and Exercise

Theres no question that many teens are overweight and dont get enough exercise. In fact, an estimated 15% are considered overweight or obese, with the numbers growing. At the other extreme, many teens are severely dieting to be model thin, with eating disorders also on the rise. Even those who are within normal weight ranges often eat poorly during these critical growth years, affecting their energy and concentration levels now, and putting them at risk for future health problems. In this program, four diverse teen reporters point out the short- and long-term dangers of an unhealthy lifestyle, including low energy, difficulty concentrating, heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and diabetes. To help viewers make smart choices, they give easy-to-use information about reading labels to find the fat and sugar in food; exercising at home; eating well at fast food restaurants; changing family habits; and much more. They also visit a public school that makes nutrition and fitness part of the curriculum; plus a Boys & Girls Club where middle school teens learn nutrition basics and fun activities. Through humor, surprising facts and compelling personal stories, teens and parents see how leading a healthy lifestyle can contribute to their self-esteem. This well-paced production easily holds the attention of its intended audience and is a good choice for classroom study of fitness and healthy eating. ---Booklist *DVDs are also available on over 50 other topics of critical interest to teens. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, inthemix.org. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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