This is an official CDC profile featuring info from CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) in the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). You can verify official NCCDPHP social media channels here:

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RT @usedgov: When schools provide mental health supports:. 📚 Academic outcomes improve.⬇️ Discipline referrals decrease.🧑‍🎓 Attendance & gr….

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RT @CDCTobaccoFree: “Smart vapes” – e-cigarettes with digital displays – are being used by U.S. youth. These devices typically include flav….

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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. #CDCYRBS.

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.

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.

RT @CDC_DASH: New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. ➡️Explore the C….

RT @CDC_DASH: Does your school offer opportunities for physical activity in the classroom? Daily physical activity isn’t just important for….

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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. #CDCYRBS.

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.

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: #CDCYRBS.

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.

4/ Data also show a decrease in students getting at least 8 hours of a sleep a night (32% to 23%) from 2013 to 2023.

3/ Data also highlight a decrease in physical activity from 2013 to 2023, including 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.

2/ 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.