Have you heard the buzz about Monster, Red Bull, and Amp? Adolescents spent almost 2.3 billion dollars last year on those and other energy drinks, according to npr.org. But do those teens know exactly what they're drinking? This month, CH1 explores the effects of energy drinks on kids' and teens' health. We hope you use this topic to introduce classroom discussion on the components of a healthy diet.
Links for October 2007:
This Month Is ... Prevent Blindness America - Preventblindness.org
Move Museum of rugby - rfu.com
Pulse Smallstep Adult and Teen - Smallstep.gov
International Hyperhidrosis Society - Sweathelp.org
Your Relationships "Friendship Problems Solved!" Teen Growth - teengrowth.com
Your Body "Breathin' Easy" Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - aafa.org
Your Mind "Hurting to Feel Better" S.A.F.E. Alternatives - www.selfinjury.com
Your World "Bubble Boy" The Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors - nmoe.org/bubblewrap
Your Choices "Dangerous Drug" Dare - dare.com
Safety Zone National Fire Protection Association - nfpa.org