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• 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.

• Your Newborn's Growth for Parents

  
  

  A newborn's growth and development is measured from the moment of birth. Find out if your baby's size is normal, and what to expect as your baby grows.

• Overweight and Obesity for Parents

  
  

  Preventing kids from becoming overweight means making choices in the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together.

• Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens

  
  

  There are several different types of weight loss surgeries. One type is gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. Find out what's involved and who gets it in this article for teens.

• Failure to Thrive for Parents

  
  

  Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.

• Body Mass Index (BMI) for Teens

  
  

  One of the biggest questions guys and girls have as they grow and develop is whether they're the right weight. One place to start is by learning about body mass index, or BMI.

• Should I Gain Weight? for Teens

  
  

  Some teens think that they're too skinny, and wonder if they should do something about it. It’s normal to gain weight during the teen years, but trying to put on extra pounds may not be the way to go.

• Strength Training for Parents

  
  

  With a properly designed and supervised program, strength training can be a fun way for kids to build healthy muscles, joints, and bones.

• 5 Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain for Teens

  
  

  Surprisingly, summer can be a time when people gain weight, not lose it. These tips help you stay on track.

• Losing Weight: Brandon's Story (Video) for Teens

  
  

  Brandon, 17, has lost 70 pounds through better eating and exercise. In this video he talks about what inspired him and how he stayed on track.