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The adolescent’s health

The adolescent’s health. Topic 5. Fábio Neves Nº7 Inês Bandeira Nº 9 Susana Santa Cruz Nº18 Joana Rosa Nº22. Sexual Health. Why did teens have sexual intercourse for the first time ?. Pressure from their partner Pressure from their friends

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The adolescent’s health

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  1. The adolescent’s health Topic 5 Fábio Neves Nº7 Inês Bandeira Nº 9 Susana Santa Cruz Nº18 Joana Rosa Nº22

  2. Sexual Health

  3. Why did teens have sexual intercourse for the first time ? • Pressure from their partner • Pressure from their friends • Hoping it would make their relationship closer • To be more popular • Thinking they had met the right person • Curiosity and felt mature enough

  4. Sexual Transmitted diseases • HIV/AIDS • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis C virus • Gonorrhea • Syphilis STDs are spread during vaginal, and oral sex.

  5. Birth control • Teen pregnancy is a significant problem in many countries. • In the USA, about 1million teens become pregnant each year. • Having a baby in such a young age causes both physical and psychological problems.

  6. Contraception • Condom • Female condom • The pill • Diaphragm • IUD • The patch • Morning after pill • Spermicidal Condoms are the only ones that protect you from SID.

  7. Nutrition

  8. Good nutrition means... • Eating everything with moderation and according to your needs - a teenager who practices sports has different needs from one who doesn’t; • Including large variety of vegetables in your diet - vegetables provide many of the necessary vitamins and minerals;

  9. Vitamins Minerals

  10. Eating fruits (specially raw) - fruits are an important source of vitaminslike A and B; • Eating grains - which are rich in carbohydrates and give us energy. Carbohydrates Energy

  11. Consuming dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese), which are important sources of vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, calcium and protein;

  12. Consuming meat, fish, beans and nuts, which give us Protein Vitamin Bcomplex Iron • Consuming fats, oil and sweets, which help the body absorb vitamins A, B, E, K. However we must consume fats with caution since they contain calories.

  13. Servings

  14. Top tips For a healthy summer Eating a balanced diet and keeping fit is the healthy way to summer body. • Always eat breakfast it will kick-start your day and give you lots of energy to take you through to lunch. • Drink plenty of water aim for six to eight glasses of fluids a day to keep you hydrated in the summer heat. • Eat at least five portions of fruit and veg every day always keep some fruit handy in your beach bag for snacking on. • Get active! Make the most of the sunshine by going for a run along the beach or playing rounders with your crew. At least 60 minutes of activity a day will keep you fit as very fit fiddle. • Make meals from scratch get cooking to help you get essential vitamins and minerals. Log on to www.sugarmagazine.co.uk/eatwell for healthy eating plan.

  15. And remember: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

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