Also, a whopping 87% of teens don't meet the recommendation to eat fruits and vegetables (DrugFacts...). Although some people claim to eat healthy, this may not be enough. For example, if a teenager consumes a portion of fruit or vegetables, they tend to say that they have already consumed the amount needed for a day, when in reality they need much more. Also, as you get older you may find yourself in a bad situation where you are offered drugs or a cigarette, learning to say no is important. “Athletes were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables and were less likely to smoke and abuse drugs” (Mekel). Preventing bad habits like smoking and drugs means providing every student with a much healthier and more successful lifestyle. If they don't start these habits when they are young, then there is much less chance that they will acquire them when they grow up.