You've got a lot going on.

Your body, mind and relationships are all changing. It can be seriously confusing.

Here's a bit of info to help you better understand what's going on.

What Now?

The most important thing you can do for your body as a teen is to keep yourself healthy.

Start by eating right.

• Your body is hard at work and that's probably why you're hungry more often than you used to be.
• Make sure to eat a balance of food groups, especially fruits and vegetables.
• Good nutrition now will mean fewer health problems later.

You may feel extra tired.

• Teens often get a bad rap for sleeping too much - but your body needs the rest! So, it's really important to schedule enough time for your sleep.
• Optimum sleep amounts change for each person, but as a teen you should be getting at least 8 hours (or more!) of sleep each night.
• Try different amounts and see when you feel most rested.

You probably already know that one way to stay fit and healthy is to excercise.

• This is doubly important as a teen.
• You can do this by playing sports, working out, or even just making an effort to walk places instead of hopping in the car or on a bus.
• A little more time outside, instead of in front of the computeror TV screen, can only help - not hurt.

The Changing Body

Two-thirds of human development happens before you are even born.

By the time you first looked at your parents, you had already traveled a huge distance on your way to adulthood.

If two-thirds of development happened before you were born, when does the other third happen?

You guessed it: Puberty.

Puberty means that a change towards maturity is happening.

As you enter your teen years, chances are high that some confusing things seem to be happening with your body and emotions.

But you can relax.

Although everyone experiences puberty a little differently, you can rest assured that these changes aren’t just happening to you – they happen to everyone!