Teen Focus: Education Pays Off!
126
Educational Options
126
Combining Work with
Education
129
Developing Workplace Skills
129
Leadership Skills
129
Did You Know? Finding a Summer
Job
130
Teamwork Skills
132
Getting a Job
132
Doing Job Research
133
Developing Job Contacts
133
The Job Search
134
Writing a Résumé and Cover
Letter
134
The Job Interview
136
Following Up
140
Strategies for Job Success
140
Work to the Best of Your Ability
140
Accept Advice and Learn from
Your Mistakes
141
Maintain High Ethical Standards
142
Interpersonal Skills
144
Strategies for Job Advancement
144
Changing Jobs
145
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Your Health Decisions
151
Planning for Family Wellness
152
Preventive Health Practices
152
Nutrition and Your Health
153
MyPyramid
154
Dietary Guidelines for
Americans
156
Teen Focus: Healthful Eating
158
Weight Control
159
Eating Disorders
160
Regular Physical Activity
162
Rest and Sleep
163
Other Aspects of Health
164
Protecting Your Eyesight
164
Protecting Your Hearing
164
Taking Care of Your Teeth
165
Protecting Your Skin
165
Making Time for Health
166
Coping with Stress
167
Learning to Manage Stress
167
Did You Know? How Stressed Are
You?
168
Health and Wellness Resources
171
Community Facilities
171
Health Education
172
Health Screening
172
Support Groups, Hotlines, and
Helplines
172
Computer-Related Resources
173
Government Programs
173
Nonprofi t Organizations
175
Consumer Choices Related to Health
176
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7
Avoiding Harmful
Substances
181
Tobacco
182
How Smoking Affects Health
182
Smokeless Tobacco
186