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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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Diabetes: Eating Smart for Teens
People with diabetes don't need to be on strict diets, but do need to pay attention to what they eat and when. Crack open the cookbooks and surf to your favorite recipe website because it's time to plan meals that you love!
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Dietary Tips for Teens With Cystic Fibrosis for Teens
Teens with cystic fibrosis have some specific nutritional needs. Here's how they can meet those needs.
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Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition for Teens
Besides extra calories, teens with cystic fibrosis have some specific nutritional needs. Find out more.
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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.