Call Us Your Body Click on a drop down section below to learn more information about the topic in that section. EXERCISE The AAP recommends that adolescents get 60 minutes of physical activity PER DAY! That may seem like a lot while you are balancing the pressures of school, home, and extra activities. However, exercise has many physical and emotional benefits making the struggle to find time for it is worth it. Besides being good for your physical health, exercise benefits your mental health and can also help you manage your stress. Water is the best way to rehydrate during and after exercise. Some people feel that an energy drink can give them an extra edge, but they have not been shown to be of any benefit and, in fact, can actually cause serious heart issues. We recommend a healthy diet instead to optimize your athletic performance. Here is a good link for general information about exercise, food, and fitness: Teen Fitness NUTRITION EATING DISORDERS BODY IMAGE All information on this page was pulled from the following sites: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/healthy-weight.html?WT.ac=ctg https://youngmenshealthsite.org/guides/eating-disorders/ Children's Clinic © COPYRIGHT 2021 PATIENTPOP Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Non-Discrimination Policy Contact Us