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Fitness

Cardiovascular

Muscular/Strength

Teens Health from Nemours
This site has trustworthy information on lots of different topics.
Medline Plus - Teen Health
This excellent site is sponsored by the National Institute of Health. Use the in-site search engine.
Tween and Teen Health - Mayo Clinic
This site is from a very reputable clinic in the United States. Follow the links near the bottom of the page, or use the search engine within the page to find excellent information on almost any medical or health issue.

Here’s How Many Hours Teens Should Sleep
"The need for sleep often takes a back seat for teens, but they need eight to 10 hours of sleep to stay mentally healthy, strengthen their brains and prevent injury."

MackinVision Library Catalog
Look for library books related to your topic. When you get to the catalog, don't forget to sign in!
Sora eBooks & AudioBooks
Follow this link or download the SoraApp to access the library's ebook collection. Sign in with Google.
Sora Magazines
Follow this link or download the SoraApp to access the library's digital magazine collection. Sign in with Google.

The guidelines
"The Australian dietary guidelines (the guidelines) provide up-to-date advice about the amount and kinds of foods that we need to eat for health and wellbeing. The recommendations are based on scientific evidence, developed after looking at good quality research."
The Eatwell Guide
"The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet."
Government Dietary Recommendations
"Government recommendations for energy and nutrients for males and females aged 1 –18 years and 19+ years."
My Fitness Pal
An app that allows you to track your food and nutrition.
Nutrition.gov
"Nutrition.gov serves as a gateway to reliable resources on food, healthy eating, physical activity and food safety."
Eat Right
This site is from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Food Data Central
From the USDA (US Department of Agriculture). "FoodData Central is an integrated data system that provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research." Use this to find nutritional data on all kinds of foods.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A collaboration between the USDA and HHS that is published every 5 years.

These databases are likely to have information on your topic.

Britannica School
Britannica School is a general encyclopedia that's useful for all subjects. Choose your level: elementary, middle, or high.
Proquest
A large, multi-subject database. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
Opposing Viewpoints
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
Global Issues
Provides a global perspective, integrating news, global viewpoints, reference materials, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics, and more. Citations export directly into Noodletools.

A to Z Databases
This link will take you to all of the databases that the ASD libraries subscribe to. For login information, see the secure document below.
ASD Databases Login Information
You must be signed in to your ASD account to view these passwords.

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Linda Hoiseth

High School Librarian

lhoiseth@asdubai.org

Twitter: @lhoiseth