Sun Safety

It isn't possible or practical to avoid sunlight completely, and it would be unwise to reduce your level of activity to avoid the outdoors because physical activity is important for good health. But too much sunlight can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays.

Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun. "Slip! Slop! Slap!… and Wrap" is a catch phrase that can help you remember the 4 key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays:

Slip on a shirt.
Slop on sunscreen.
Slap on a hat.
Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and sensitive skin around them.

These steps complement each other, and they provide the best protection when used together.

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Exercise

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Fun Food Picks!

Developing healthy eating habits in the teen years can help a person carry and mold these healthy habits into adulthood. The Center for Young Women's Health website reports that developing healthy eating habits will allow a teenager to keep her body strong, full of energy, at a healthy weight, developing normally and nourished with essential vitamins and minerals.

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