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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2012 Aug 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Adolesc Health. 2011 Mar 12;49(2):148–154. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.11.243

Table 1.

Program themes for adolescents

Week Intervention Control
1 Understand how the body works and how to recognize and cope with feelings Understand the importance of health in adolescents
2 Apply adequate problem solving techniques and coping skills Apply appropriate techniques for identifying food and drug allergies
3 Use various relaxation techniques and develop healthy coping skills Use adequate protection from burns
4 Nutrition 101: Understand food and health Understand basic skin care for adolescents
5 Nutrition 102: Make smart food choices Make smart choices in dental care
6 Understand the importance of an adequate activity level Understand the consequences of smoking and drinking
7 Being cool and active: various fun activities for youth and families Being cool: stay away from drugs and alcohol
8 Being yourself and using fun ways to improve your health and maintain a healthy lifestyle Being yourself and staying healthy