Below are articles about physical health written particularly for young people.

For the Strength of Youth: Fulfilling our Duty to God, "Physical Health,” 36–37

"The Lord has commanded you to take good care of your body. To do this, observe the Word of Wisdom. . . . Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. When you do all these things, you remain free from harmful addictions and have control over your life."

Harold G. Hillam, "Not for the Body,” New Era, July 1992, 4–7

"Each day brings more and more evidence showing how important it is to live the Lord's law of health and how dangerous . . . forbidden substances are to our bodies."

Gordon B. Hinckley, "The Scourge of Illicit Drugs,” Ensign, Nov. 1989, 48–51

"[The use of harmful substances] is an affront to God. He is our Creator. We are made in His image. These remarkable and wonderful bodies are His handiwork. Does anyone think that he can deliberately injure and impair his body without affronting its Creator?"