DURHAM, July 9, 2003)-Adolescence can be a turbulent stage of life, filled with self-doubt, peer pressure, and tough choices. On July 14 -17 at 10 p.m., NH Outlook will present "Teen Survival Guide," a four-part series focusing on young people and the health issues that affect their lives and well-being.During the series, NH Outlook will interview young people and professionals around the Granite State about obesity, nutrition, exercise, and self-image. Teen Survival Guide delves into:Monday, July 14: ADOLESCENT OBESITY Research shows an alarming number of overweight, inactive young people developing adult onset (type 2) diabetes. What do kids eat and why aren't they getting the right nutrition or exercise? Dr. Daniel Nadeau, an Exeter Health endocrinologist and weight counselor, discusses his book, The Color Code, which explores how a diet rich in multi-colored fruits and vegetables can lead to a healthier life. Also interviewed is registered dietician Eileen Behan, author of Fit Kids: Raising Physically and Emotionally Strong Kids with Real Food.Tuesday, July 15: TEEN RISK REDUCTION Danielle LaRoche is a Manchester teen involved in several teen "risk reduction" programs. In her junior high years, she suffered from depression, was using drugs, and "cutting" herself. With help from the Teen Institute in Concord, she survived this dark period and is now helping other teens do the same. Danielle and Tym Rourke, the Teen Institute program director, talk about the extra-curricular activities and programs that Danielle is involved in.Wednesday, July 16: MEDIA INFLUENCE During a MediaSmart class at Manchester Child Health Services, participants deconstruct media and discuss the messages they discover. Rona Zlokower, director of the Media Literacy Program, discusses the impact that the media have on young adults. Thursday, July 17: SEXUALITY This is a delicate subject for people of all ages, but particularly with peer-conscious teens. They often feel great pressure to conform to the behavior around them, and their role models-live or derived through the media-may present inappropriate or unrealistic scenarios. On this segment of the series, teen peer counselors and adult professionals provide advice on helping teens maintain a healthy, respectful attitude to sexuality.Experts interviewed for the Teen Survival Guide series include Kristine Baber, director of the Adolescence Resource Center at the University of New Hampshire, and Ben Wood, director of the Adolescent Health Program at the NH Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. NH Outlook held discussions about the series' topics at the Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, the Manchester YMCA-Teen Center, New Heights for Adolescents in Portsmouth, and the YMCA Adventure Camp in Keene. NH Outlook, NHPTV's award-winning nightly newsmagazine, offers new perspectives on New Hampshire. It is dedicated to timely, in-depth discussion and analysis of local issues and current events. NH Outlook airs weeknights at 10 p.m. and again at 1 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. For more information on Teen Survival Guide and a complete list of resources, visit www.nhptv.org/outlook. Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, NHPTV provides instructional services for 220,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs for children, preschool to age 12; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for parents, educators and child-care providers in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org .
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