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GHB: A dangerous “natural” drug
GHB was originally sold at health food stores as a food supplement
that allegedly enhanced growth hormone production among bodybuilders.
It is now sold illegally as a party drug. GHB can cause coma-like
stupor and general anesthesia and thus, is also used as a date rape
drug. To read more about GHB visit the Project
GHB website for good, straightforward information on this popular
drug.
Alcohol Use/Abuse Among Teenagers
According to the National Institute
on Drug Abuse , approximately 8% of the nation's eighth
graders; 24% of tenth graders; and 32% of twelfth graders have been
drunk during the last month. The National Council on Alcoholism
and Drug Dependence provides an online
questionnaire that may help students discover if they have a drinking
problem. For information on how to talk to teens about drugs
and alcohol visit the
Help from Alanon & Alateen
Teens of alcoholic parents may also seek help through
Alanon and Alateen Their mission is to help families and friends
of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem
drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is a recovery
program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon
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Be Bone Fit!
The
National Bone Health Campaign provides information for students
and teachers on building and maintaining healthy bones throughout
your lifetime. The campaign is especially aimed at girls and
young women. Visit the
Powerful Bones web-page for kid friendly advice on how to use
weight bearing exercise to promote healthy bone tissues.
The American Academy of Family
Physicians hosts a website that offers easy to understand information
on a variety of health and medical related topics.
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The American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry provides information on children's dental health,
from teething to the tooth fairy to braces.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain
optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for
all infants, children, adolescents and young adults
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Online Sports Medicine Resources
Includes articles and resources, medical guidelines on camps
and recommendations on sports injuries from the American Academy
of Pediatrics
- Faucette, Nell & Hillidge, Sharon B. "Research Findings—PE
Specialists and Classroom Teachers." Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance. Sept 1989. Vol 60. No. 7. p. 51-53.
- Rauschenbach, James. "Tying it all Together: Integrating Physical
Education and other Subject Areas." Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance. 1996. Vol 67. No. 2. p. 49-51.
- Townsend, J. Scott & Jeffrey. "Human Battleship: Integrating
Health-Related Fitness and Math." Strategies. Vol. 15, No.1. Sept/Oct
2001. p.12-15.
- University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Utah
State Office of Education Physical Education Core Curriculum:
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Werner, Peter & Simmons, Millicent & Bowling, Tommie.
"Combining the Arts and Academics." Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance. Sept 1989. Vol 60. No. 7. p. 55-57.
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All teachers are blessed with the opportunity to shape the lives
of the young people who pass through the doors of their classrooms.
As health and physical educators we are especially advantaged.
We spend our days exploring the physical, emotional, social, spiritual,
and intellectual domains. Daily, we make a commitment to
guiding our students to live up to their true potential. How best
do we bring out in our students all that they truly can be?
By being the best we can be. In 1995, Nelson Mandela made
this captivating inaugural address:
Achieving Our Dreams With Others
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest
fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light,
not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented,
and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve
the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within
us. It’s not just in some of us, it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other
people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically
liberates others.”
Andy
Jenkins
Health and Fitness Section Editor
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| Help for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders are disabling illnesses that affect between 1-3 percent
of young women in the United States. The Office on Women’s Health
is sponsoring the "BodyWise
Eating Disorders Educational Campaign" targeting middle school
educators and providers. The goal of the program is to increase awareness
and knowledge of eating disorders, including their signs and symptoms,
steps to take when concerned about students, and ways to promote healthy
eating and reduce preoccupation with weight and size. An information
packet is available that includes materials emphasizing the links
among healthy eating, positive body image, and favorable learning
outcomes, with some materials targeted to specific racial and ethnic
groups.
Straightforward Eating Disorder Info
The American Academy
of Family Physicians offers plain English explanations of the
common eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and food
addiction.
Food Pyramid
Need help planning lessons and teaching about the Nutrition Pyramid?
The USDA offers a guideline for teachers which can be viewed on screen
or downloaded in PDF
format .
Elementary School Nutrition Curriculum Available On-Line
Food and
Me, Food Time and Food Works. These three kits provide the core
nutrition education instruction for Pre-K through Grade 5 children.
As the teacher, you determine the success of the delivery of positive
nutrition education messages to these children. The objective is to
educate children about the importance of their food choices and the
basis for making choices in order to change eating behaviors. Such
change will have a positive affect on children's health for the rest
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