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.
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Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can help teens who are very overweight and facing serious health problems. Learn more here.
Weight loss surgery
Who can get surgery?
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Brandon's Story
Brandon lost 70 lbs by eating better and exercising.
Watch how he stays on track
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Weight and Health
Being overweight is not just about looks.
Learn about the health problems that can happen
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Are You Ready to Make a Change?
Make a Plan
Making a plan and setting small goals can help keep you moving forward.
5 facts about goal-setting
Nutrition Tips
Find answers to questions that many people ask.
Figuring out fat and calories
Eating out and smart snacking
Weight-Related Health Problems
People Often Ask...
For many people, there's a direct connection between stress and weight gain.
Read about it
Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn. When you add physical activity, you can burn more calories than dieting alone.
Only people who have excess body fat should consider cutting calories and trying to lose weight. And, there isn't much proof that cutting down on a particular food group, like carbs, is a better way to lose weight than just eating fewer calories altogether.
Get the facts