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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Weight Loss Surgery for Parents
When diet and exercise aren't enough to help shed stubborn pounds, weight loss surgery may be an option for teens who are very overweight.
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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.
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Should I Gain Weight? for Kids
Some kids think they're too thin and want to gain weight. Find out more in this article for kids.
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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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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.