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A combined approach of sensible nutrition and regular exercise make the best weight loss program. The teenage lifestyle is the biggest factor in obesity. Find articles, exercises and diet tips to help teens lose weight and become physically fit.

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How to Get Your Overweight Child More Active  border= Is your child a couch potato? Physical activity is essential to lose weight or maintain a normal weight. If your child is a TV junkie, obsessed with video games, or a full-time Internet surfer chances are he or she is not getting enough physical activity.

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Low Carb Diets for Kids  border= The remarkable popularity of low-carbohydrate diets like Atkins, The Zone, South Beach Diet, Protein Power Diet and Sugar Busters Diet has many parents wondering, "Should I try to get my kids to eat a low-carb diet, with less bread, pasta and potatoes?

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A Teenagers Guide to Better Health  Along with your physical changes, your teen is also becoming more independent. They are relying less on you and more on themselves and their friends when making decisions. Some of the biggest choices that they face are about their health.

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About Fad Diets  It's hard to resist fad diets and gimmicks if you have suffered through years of frustration with your weight, especially when it seems as if everyone else is doing great on the new “diet miracle plan.” Often the only consolation comes when those people gain their weight back, as do the vast majority of people who follow fad diets. The reason these types of diet plans or gimmicks are categorized under the umbrella of “fad diets” is because like fads, they are in today, out tomorrow.

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Connection of Nutrition and Academic Performance  Conventional wisdom says that nutrient deficiency is somehow connected to poor academic performance. But why is this so? Quite simply, the human brain needs a large number of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and amino acids to produce neurotransmitters and other important brain compounds. A lack of nutrients can result in chemical abnormalities and missed connections.

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Food and Fitness Advice for Teens  TeensHealth provides doctor-approved info teens need to understand the changes they may be going through to help them make educated decisions about their lives. Get the lowdown on healthy eats, dieting, strength training, eating disorders, steroids, and more.

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Help Your Child with Successful Weight Management  A child with weight problems faces serious medical, emotional, and social consequences. Extra pounds can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and orthopedic and mobility problems, not to mention low self-esteem and social problems.

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How to Help Your Overweight Child   Learn what you can do to help your overweight teen lose weight.

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How to Lose Weight   Information from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute that shows you the steps to help you form good habits to keep you going until you reach your goal weight.

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Parenting Tips on Childhood Obesity - Mayo Clinic  The Mayo Clinic offers advice for parents of obese children.

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Small Steps  If you're interested in learning more about eating better and living a healthier lifestyle, you may want to check out the United States Department of Health & Human Services Small Steps program.

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Weight Control: The Power of Healthy Choices  Learn what choices teens can make to control their weight, become more fit, and live a healthier lifestyle.

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Weight Loss For Life  There are many ways to lose weight, but it is not always easy to keep the weight off. The key to successful weight loss is making changes in your eating and physical activity habits that you can keep up for the rest of your life. The information presented here may help put you on the road to healthy habits.

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