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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.
What Being Overweight Means for Kids

Being overweight has become a serious problem for many kids and adults. Find out what it means to be overweight in this article just for kids.
Binge Eating Disorder for Teens

Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.
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.
Anorexia for Parents

People with the eating disorder anorexia are very afraid of gaining weight. They have unrealistic views of their body and try to eat as little as possible. They also might exercise too much or do other things to lose weight.
My Periods Are Irregular. What's Going On? for Teens

Irregular and missed periods are common. Learn more.
Bulimia for Parents

People with the eating disorder bulimia often eat large amounts of food over short periods of time (binge eat). Then, they try to prevent weight gain by doing things like exercising too much or throwing up what they ate.
Emotional Eating for Teens

We've all eaten a whole bag of chips out of boredom or while cramming for a big test. Learn more about emotional eating, and how to manage it, in this article for teens.
A to Z: Failure to Thrive for Parents

Failure to thrive refers to a child's inability to gain weight and grow as expected for kids of the same age and gender. Most diagnoses are made in the first few years of life.
A to Z: Anorexia Nervosa for Parents

Learn about anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder.

A TeensHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.