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Managing Your Weight (Topic Center)

Managing Your Weight

Being overweight can lead to health problems. Learn how small changes can add up to a healthier you!

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  • The Basics

    Do you need to lose weight? Talk to your doctor and check out these articles.

    My weight and height

    BMI

    Dieting

  • Weight Loss Surgery

    Weight loss surgery can help teens who are very overweight and facing serious health problems. Learn more here.

    Weight loss surgery

    Gastric sleeve

  • Brandon's Story

    Brandon lost 70 lbs by eating better and exercising. Watch the video above to see how Brandon keeps this up.

Are You Ready to Make a Change?

Use these tools and tips to make small changes that will add up to a healthier you!

People Often Ask...

  • Start by figuring out if your overeating is something that happens just once in a while or often. We all eat too much every now and then, like on holidays. If you're overeating often, there are things you can do to take control. For example, managing hunger with regular meals and healthy snacks; not eating while doing something else, like homework; and slowing down to eat.

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