Author: Katie Ransohoff, High School student writer

You will feel much better emotionally, mentally and physically when you exercise.

There are many opportunities for you to exercise and get moving. Find activities that you like to do and exercising can be fun!

You can:

• Join a sports team
  
• Exercise with your parents (exercising with a friend or parent is a great way to get motivated)
  
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
  
• Schedule a daily time for exercise -- and stick with it!

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References

U.S. Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. How can physical activity help prevent overweight and obesity? Accessed June 2005.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Nutrition and Fitness.

Ransohoff, Katie. Vegetarianism in Teens.

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