Health Information Written for Children & Teens
BAM! Body & Mind
All sorts of interesing stuff about your body, your health, games, etc. From the Center for Disease Control.
BrainPOP
Everything about the body and illnesses. Includes videos.
FDA Kids' Home Page
Basic facts for children regarding food, health, vaccines, cosmetics and safety. Has a section for parents on child-related food and drug issues.
4Girls Health
Promotes healthy behaviors among girls ages 10 to 16. Covers body image, peer pressure, relationships, healthy eating, stress control, substance abuse, strength training, sports injuries, etc. Has an excellent section for girls who have disabilities or chronic conditons, their parents and caregivers.
Girl Power!
Aim is to motivate girls age 9 to 13 to make the most of their lives; has areas for a diary, goals, careers. For parents it provides advice on relating to children in times of crisis, reducing violence in schools, etc.
Healthfinder Kids
Cool stuff about the body and ways to have fun.
Kidd Safety
KidsHealth
Has sections written for kids, teens and parents.
MedlinePlus Tutorials
Interactive videos and presentations on over 150 topics.
Powerful Girls Have Powerful Bones
Information on having strong bones, strength training and sources of calcium on foods.
VERB - It's What You Do
Encourages young people ages 9 to 13 to participate in sports and physical activities with the emphasis on fun.