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  • About Overweight and Obesity for Teens


    We use the words "oveweight" and "obese" a lot, but they actually have medical meanings. Find out how doctors diagnose these conditions and what they mean for a person's health.

  • Therapy and Weight Management for Teens


    Losing weight can feel like a challenge, no matter how much we want it. It can sometimes seem like our minds are working against us. That's where weight-management counselors can help.

  • Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising? for Teens


    Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.

  • 5 Ways to Reach a Healthy Weight for Teens


    Most dieters regain the weight they lost by dieting when they go back to their old eating habits. Get our tips on the best ways to drop excess weight.

  • Strength Training for Teens


    Is working out with weights safe for teens? The best way to build muscle tone and definition is to combine aerobic and flexibility exercises with the right kind of strength training.

  • How Can I Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss? for Teens


    There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.

  • What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents


    Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.

  • Insulin Resistance for Parents


    Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

  • Metabolic Syndrome for Parents


    Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.

  • Should I Go on a Diet? for Teens


    The best thing to do if you have a question about dieting is to see your doctor.