If you are not sure how to be as healthy as possible, all you have to do is read the following numbers … figure it out yourself and count yourself healthy.

25 The percentage of teens not getting enough calcium.
Calcium is vital for healthy teeth and bones. It is found most in dairy products plus bread, fish and green vegetables.

1 Number of times a month you should examine your breasts.
Breast cancer is very rare in teens, but get into the habit of checking for new bumps and lumps.

8 The hours of sleep the average teen needs.
The teenage body clock is primed to fall asleep and wake up later than that of a child or adult, and your melatonin – a hormone which helps you sleep – is produced at a different time of day.
So tell that to your mum the next time she complains about your sleep-ins !

14.8 The amount of iron in mg you need per day.
Iron produces the hemoglobin in blood which carries oxygen around the body. Periods often lower iron stores, so it is important to eat lots of iron-rich foods, such as red meat, cereal, boiled eggs, spinach, baked beans and cashew nuts.

20 The minutes of sun you should get per day.
Sunlight boosts Vitamin D production which is essential for healthy bones - plus it is a great moon booster because it reduces melatonin production.