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Healthy Weight Loss
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Obesity is a startling and widely talked about problem among America's youth. With kids constantly bombarded by images of attractive, stick-thin celebrities, taking a proactive, positive stance in encouraging a healthy weight might help stave off serious issues with your teen down the road.
The Mayo Clinic suggests a multipronged approach in how teens and pre-teens can lose weight. As we all know, there is no magic potion for dropping pounds. Strategies for losing weight in a healthy manner stress common sense, including a combination of regular exercise, choosing foods wisely, eating smaller portions, avoiding junk foods, and having breakfast to kick-start your metabolism early in the day. While denying your teen an occasional treat may seem appropriate, it's actually better to substitute the tempting fare with...
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my daughter crystal is only 15 and weight
my daughter crystal is only 15 and weighs 95 pounds. shes tried gaining wieght but she hasnt been able to. we've gone to doctors but they just tell us the same advice and ask the same questions is she eating right?. we dont no what to do... read more
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November 13, 2008
Learning early
I agree, children learn from what they see, what they are presented with. If we, as parents set a good example, our children will learn from it. I had to convince my children to try broccoli or cauliflower but they did try. That is not... read moreNot Acceptable?