Health Information Written for Children & Teens

BAM! Body & Mind 
All sorts of interesing stuff about your body, your health, games, etc.  From the Center for Disease Control.

BrainPOP 
Everything about the body and illnesses.  Includes videos.

FDA Kids' Home Page 
Basic facts for children regarding food, health, vaccines, cosmetics and safety.  Has a section for parents on child-related food and drug issues.

4Girls Health
Promotes healthy behaviors among girls ages 10 to 16.  Covers body image, peer pressure, relationships, healthy eating, stress control, substance abuse, strength training, sports injuries, etc.  Has an excellent section for girls who have disabilities or chronic conditons, their parents and caregivers.

Healthfinder Kids 
Cool stuff about the body and ways to have fun.

Kidd Safety 

KidsHealth 
Has sections written for kids, teens and parents.

MedlinePlus Tutorials 
Interactive videos and presentations on over 150 topics.

Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones 
Information on having strong bones, strength training and sources of calcium on foods.

VERB - It's What You Do 
Encourages young people ages 9 to 13 to participate in sports and physical activities with the emphasis on fun.
 

 

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