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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
14 Jan 2025
NEW: The @CDCgov Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report for Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors: 2013–2023 is now available. Read the report: cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/dietary-ph… #CDCYRBS
ALT Four smiling teens. Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report for Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors: 2013–2023. CDC (logo).
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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
14 Jan 2025
Some students turn to vaping when stressed or anxious, creating a cycle of nicotine addiction. Learn more: CDC.gov/Vaping
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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
14 Jan 2025
Data show that when schools are safe, student & school outcomes improve.
Here’s how ED is supporting school safety & student success through our National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments: safesupportivelearning.ed.go…
ALT Illustration of three people with a large checklist, with text at the top that reads "Safe School Checklist"
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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
16 Jan 2025
When schools provide mental health supports:
📚 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals decrease
🧑🎓 Attendance & graduation rates increase
Here's how your school can support students' mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.go…
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📱 Social media can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family and stay up to date with popular culture. Yet, it can also impact mental health—especially for youth.
Learn tips to make #SocialMedia safer for youth from @HHSGov: hubs.ly/Q0315C3N0
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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
16 Jan 2025
“Smart vapes” – e-cigarettes with digital displays – are being used by U.S. youth. These devices typically include flavored nicotine and may include tech features like animations and built-in games. Read more in @JAMA: bit.ly/4jc2TL3
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U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate physical activity. From 2013 to 2023, CDC data show decreases in daily physical activity (27% to 25%), muscle strengthening (52% to 51%), daily physical education (22% to 16%), and sports team participation (54% to 52%). #CDCYRBS
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Physical activity in adolescence can help:
▪️Boost academic performance by improving attention and memory.
▪️Reduce risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.
▪️Regulate body weight and reduce body fat.
▪️Improve mental health.
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Discover more findings in the full report: cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/dietary-ph… #CDCYRBS
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Parents and caregivers: Open communication with your teens can help strengthen relationships and reduce their risk for poor mental health. Find tips for starting the conversation and making it a normal part of your family’s daily activities. bit.ly/3E6u8Do
ALT Icons of talk bubbles numbered one through four. Text: Tips for encouraging open communication with your teen: 1. Actively listen. 2. Find out more about what they like and why. 3. Be the person they trust and want to come to when they need an adult. 4. Be patient and consistent.
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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.
➡️Explore the CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report for Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors: 2013–2023: bit.ly/3WhanCo #CDCYRBS
ALT Illustration of a lockers in a high school hallway. Text: Health Trends Among U.S. High School Students in 2023. 27% ate breakfast daily, down from 38% in 2013. 25% were physically active daily, down from 27% in 2013. 23% got 8 hours of sleep nightly, down from 32% in 2013.
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CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health retweeted
Does your school offer opportunities for physical activity in the classroom? Daily physical activity isn’t just important for physical health, it also supports mental health and academic performance.
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New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate nutrition.
From 2013 to 2023, data show a decrease in students eating fruit (63% to 55%), vegetables (61% to 58%), and breakfast (38% to 27%) daily. #CDCYRBS
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Healthy eating in adolescence can help:
▪️Boost academic performance by improving attention and memory.
▪️Reduce risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.
▪️Regulate body weight and reduce body fat.
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Discover more findings in the full report: cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/dietary-ph… #CDCYRBS
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1/ New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting enough nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. Let’s look at some of the findings. ⤵️ #CDCYRBS
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5/ Schools are the right place for a healthy start for adolescents, but schools can’t do it alone. The more engaged families are in shaping school health practices, the more likely those practices are to be tailored to meet their needs.
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6/ Schools, families, and communities must work together to have the greatest effect on adolescent health and well-being.
Explore more findings in the full report: cdc.gov/yrbs/dstr/dietary-ph… #CDCYRBS
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