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Engaging adolescents in healthful and protective behaviors is challenging. As they transition into adulthoods, teens assert their identity and autonomy, sometime is ways that undermine short- and long-term health. In this session, presenters discuss strategies, challenges, and successes in addressing a wide range of health behaviors among teen and tween populations.

Session Objectives: 1.Identify effective mechanisms of engaging teens in healthful behaviors. 2.Discuss the challenges of reaching teens through health education and promotion interventions