Athlete’s Advisor
Nutrition and conditioning information for the student-athlete.
Nutrition on the Web
A site created especially for teens with information about your nutritional and fitness needs. There are interactive sections where you can learn about your RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances) or chat with other teens on the site. There are English, Spanish, and German versions of this site.
Shape up America!
Assess your current fitness level and find out what else you can do to stay fit and healthy.
TeenGrowth.com
Created by a team of teens, doctors, and teachers who are "committed to improving the lives of adolescents." Topics include body, emotions, health, friends, sports, danger, school, family, and sex.
By Girls, For Girls
Helping girls face "an increasing array of health-related challenges in their daily lives" -- including menstrual cycle, healthy eating, violence, cardiovascular health, alcohol and other drugs, reproductive health including sexuality, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer and stress.
Mysistahs.org: Young Women of Color
This site has information and advice for young women of color, including African-American, Latina, Asian/Pacific Islander and Native American girls.
C. Everett Coop Institute Chronic Illness Resources for Teens
A place to share stories written by teens with chronic illness. Also includes extensive resources to help you learn about different chronic illnesses.
Epilepsy.com: Information for Teens
This site has information on epilepsy for teenagers, information on support groups, a community forum, and personal stories from teens with epilepsy.
TeenAIDS.org
Learn about the problem of the spread of AIDS in teenagers. This site, prepared by a Harvard Researcher, offers teens the chance to ask about AIDS and other issues. You can find information about avoiding AIDS, including information on risks associatied with tattoos or body piercing. One purpose of the site is to assist teens and their communities to become part of PeerCorps, groups of teenagers that can help each other learn about AIDS. Note that the "Dr. John" on this site is NOT a medical doctor, but a doctor of education. This site has a long list of hotlines that teens can call.
Teens Living with Cancer
Besides information on different types of cancer and their treatments, this site has useful sections on living and dealing with cancer and how it affects your body, relationships, and emotions. There is also a section for family and friends and a discussion forum. |
