Obesity & Weight Loss For Teenagers

In today's hypercritical world, it seems that nobody is comfortable with his or her weight. Kids, and young girls especially, are bombarded by images of rail-thin models who appear to represent the norm. Celebrities appear to lose weight effortlessly and are able to keep it off easily.Causes of Unhealthy Weight and Body ImageIn reality, maintaining a healthy weight is difficult. Most of us don't...

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Teen Weight Loss Secrets

With over 12.5 million of our nation’s children overweight, we need to find creative ways to encourage young people to adopt healthy habits. But it's hard enough to get adults to take responsibility for their weight and health. How do you inspire kids who are also dealing with the tumultuous nature of being a teen to succeed at weight loss?Overweight teens bear a heavy burden. They must cope...

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If You Need To Lose Weight

Lots of people need to lose some weight. If your doctor tells you that you are overweight or obese, it's important that you try to lose weight. You can ask your doctor and perhaps a dietitian about ways to lose weight. It can be a bit harder for some people to lose weight because of their genes or because of things around them, such as the food choices in their house. But with the right support...

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