A great website for teens, kids, and even parents where you can find information on many health
topics and issues. Written in words teens understand. My #1 choice!!!
http://www.kidshealth.org/
This website provides lots of facts and information on many health topics.
http://www.teengrowth.com/index.cfm
This site has tons of information related to diet and nutrition. Includes a "MyPyramid" plan which
can be used for the specific needs of each person.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
This site is made by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)and has scientific information on
almost any kind of drug.
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
This website has information on various mental and emotional health issues. Some topics include
bullying, dealing with divorce, and stress.
http://www.kidscrisis.com/
This site has information and statistics on HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections with
a focus on prevention.
http://www.avert.org/
This Web site is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). It gives information
on many diseases and other health conditions. It also provides tips and recommendations on how to
stay/get healthy. A very credible website with specific areas for parents and young children as well.
http://familydoctor.org/x5575.xml
A great website for finding information on Tobacco. Includes general information, games, pictures,
statistics, tips and resources on quitting.
http://www.tobaccofacts.org/index.html
This site gives information on stuff kids and teens deal with everyday including feelings and
experiences, friends, family, and changes that occur during puberty. Teens share personal stories,
advice, and movies.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/index.html
This site gives tons of cool animated movies about your body and your health. Everything you need
to know about your organs, changes in your body, diseases that might affect you, and taking good
care of yourself. And the animation is really neat, too.
http://www.brainpop.com/health/
Links to other health and wellness cites.
http://www.wiredforyouth.com/health.cfm