For one week eat at least one calcium-rich food at each meal.

For one week do some type of weight-bearing physical activity(walking, running, jump rope, etc)  for at least 30 minutes per day.

Answer these questions:

What are the signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia?

What are some of the health problems that can result from these illnesses?

How can you help someone who is suffering from an eating disorder?

With at least one other friend, develop a survey of five questions that asks how satisifed girls your age are with the way they look.  Ask some friends to complete your survey.  Do you see them the way they see themselves?  How do they

see you?  Do you agree?

With a group of friends, create a "healthy habits" skit that can help educate girls about what they can do now to increase their chances for healthy and active future.  Come up with a catchy title and take the show on the road.

Examine one of the following: skin cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease.  Write the illness on a sheet of paper.  Divide the paper in half.  On one side, list causes of the disease that can be prevented.  For example, you can prevent osteoporosis by eating foods rich in calcium.  On the other side list causes of the disease that cannot be prevented.  For example, more women than men suffer from osteoporosis - and they can't do anything about that.  Look at the list of causes that are considered preventable.  Using your list, come of with three healthy tips for that disease that young people can follow to lower their chances of getting sick.

Many organizations nationwide promote and bring awareness to women's health issues.  They run events to help educate people about the dangers of various diseases.  Pick a health issues and particpate in an event. 

Get permission to visit or write to a person who is in the hospital, nursing home or hospice, and send him or her your warm wishes.  Be creative.

Create away to track your progress over a one-month period toward a healthier you.