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"The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson." - Tom Bodett
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Away From Home - Staying Healthy At School
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Article by Online Colleges
Students can be quick to let their health fall to the wayside when they start college, but staying aware of good and bad health habits will serve you well in the long-term. Physical health and nutrition are directly connected to mental health, effective study habits, and regular sleep patterns. Common Pitfalls
Nutrition and exercise can seem relatively unimportant when you are young, but it's a great time to build a regimen of healthy behaviors. Work to avoid the following issues many students face as they balance course work with other commitments and responsibilities:
- Lack of sleep: Unfortunately, sleep is what is lost when students make time to study and socialize. Pulling "all-nighters" or staying up too late night after night will take its toll, leaving you with low levels of energy and motivation.
- Poor eating habits: While typical fast food and similar dining options seem like time and money savers, adding a lot of these meals to your diet means a lack of the nutrients you need to keep physically strong and mentally alert.
- Getting over-stressed: Throughout your time at school, you will face some anxious times, be they from exams or any number of academic requirements. Add to this a challenging work schedule and other responsibilities, and the stress may reach unprecedented heights in your life. Learning how to manage such stress takes both practice and patience, but doing so results in a healthier approach to reaching your goals.
Do these pitfalls sound familiar? If you haven't focused on your own health and wellness in the past, it's never too late to get started. Think about how you can change your current routines and move in a more positive direction.
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10 Healthy Lunch Ideas - for School or Work
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Taken from http://www.uhc.com/source4women/health_wellness_tools_resources/nutrition/healthy_brown_bag_lunch_ideas.htm By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD
Here are recommendations for healthy, creative lunch ideas that are not only inexpensive, but quick and easy to prepare. 
- One whole-wheat pita with mixed greens, grilled chicken and light Caesar dressing, baby carrots and a piece of fruit.
- Salmon lettuce wraps with light sesame Asian dressing, whole grain crackers, low-fat plain yogurt mixed with an orange.
- Tomato and cucumber salad with feta cheese, olive oil and vinegar, tuna salad on whole-wheat bread and an apple.
- Grilled chicken on a bed of romaine with shredded carrots, cheese and light vinaigrette along with a pear.
- Garden salad with canned or leftover salmon, tomato, cucumber and light vinaigrette, a whole grain roll, a bunch of grapes and a glass of skim milk.
- Whole-wheat tortilla wrap of hummus, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, feta cheese and black olives; plus a carton of fat-free vanilla yogurt and berries.
- Whole-wheat pita stuffed with vegetarian refried beans, salsa, lettuce and shredded cheddar cheese; and apple slices with peanut butter.
- A green salad loaded with canned chunk light tuna, carrot strips, pepper slices, tomato wedges, red beans and dried cranberries topped with balsamic vinaigrette; with a cup of low-fat chocolate milk.
- A peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-wheat bread; a piece of fresh fruit; and low-fat yogurt.
- Whole-wheat tortilla roll with sliced turkey, sliced low-fat mozzarella cheese, red pepper strips and lettuce leaf (chill and slice into bite size pieces); with fruit salad and a glass of skim milk.
To save money on beverages, use the water cooler at work. Got a sweet tooth after lunch? Have fruit, chew sugarless gum or enjoy a few pieces of hard candy, or a few low-fat Graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
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