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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.
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When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem for Teens
A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.
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Managing Your Weight for Teens
Has your doctor told you to lose weight? Get ideas on food, fitness, and staying motivated. We've also got weight management tools and recipes designed just for teens.
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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.
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Losing Weight Safely for Teens
This section has information on which weight-loss approaches work -- and which don't.
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Managing Your Weight for Teens
Has your doctor told you to lose weight? Click here for ideas on nutrition, fitness, and staying motivated. We've also got weight management tools designed just for teens.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Teens
Teens with type 2 diabetes have to pay close attention to what they eat and do.
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What's the Right Weight for My Height? for Teens
One of the biggest questions guys and girls have is whether they're the right weight. Because the body is growing and changing so much during adolescence, it can be tough to answer this question.
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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.
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Weight Loss Surgery for Teens
Weight loss surgery works. But it's serious stuff, both physically and emotionally. Find out about two weight loss surgery options for teens.
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