$Unique_ID{BRK02427} $Pretitle{} $Title{Physically Fit Youth} $Subject{children athletic physical education fit students school grades child care parent parenting athletics student teen teens fitness youth youths RESOURCE RESOURCEs} $Volume{Z-0} $Log{} Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc. A Resource About Physically Fit Youth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ More than 25 million children in the United States participate in organized athletic activities, and there are countless others in physical education classes at school. In fact, studies show that fit students, on the average, do better in school than students who aren't fit, and that getting fit tends to help raise grades, That may be just the reason for parents and teenagers to send for their copy of a great, educational brochure from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Entitled, "Guidelines For Teens: Better Health Through Fitness", it is filled with important information about exercise and fitness in easy to understand question and answer format. Send your request with a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to; Teen Fitness, Department C, American Academy of Pediatrics, P.O,. Box 927, Elk Grove, IL 60009-0927. ---------------- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical problem.