What is a Healthy Weight for Children and Teens?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number used to help determine a healthy weight for children and teens. It is important to monitor children’s weight in order to avoid health problems now and in the future.
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Extreme Weight Loss for Obese Teens
Obesity amongst teens is an increasing problem in the United States. Unless treated, it can lead to heath problems through adulthood. Two possible treatments for obese teens include weight loss camps or bariatric surgery.
Exercise and Hydration: Water or Sports Drinks?
Is it a thirst quencher? Is it a mineral replacement program? Or is water just better? In this article, neon-colored sports drinks go toe to toe with water.
Fad Diets Teens Should Avoid
Many teens will diet whether they need to or not. The following fad diets can be dangerous to their overall health and should be avoided at all cost.
Healthy Diet Tips for Teens
Teens diet for a variety of reasons, but regardless of the reason they need to know how to do so healthily. The following are five diet tips to get teens started.
Healthy Exercise Tips and Goals for Teens
Exercise is important for people of all ages. Unfortunately, it isn't always popular among teenagers. Here are some exercise tips to help get teens moving, and help them establish a healthy exercise routine.
What are Diet Teas and How Do They Work?
Can you sip your way to weight loss success? It sounds too good to be true, but there are a number of teas like this on the market. Read on for a closer look at diet teas and how they work.
Recipes for Post Bariatric Surgery Patients
The dietary guidelines for post-bariatric surgery patients can be very restrictive and just plain boring. This article contains healthy advice and a starter recipe for people who’ve undergone gastric bypass surgery.
Seven Easy Steps to Look Great in a Bikini
Want to look great this summer in your brand new bikini? Whether you'll be walking the beaches or sitting poolside, follow these seven easy tips and you're certain to look great in a bikini.
The Skinny on the Cabbage Soup Diet
The cabbage soup diet is a fad diet plan that has been around for some time now. Learn more about The cabbage soup diet and whether or not it helps with weight loss.
Can You Exercise While Pregnant - What’s the Verdict?
Many women who get pregnant have a desire to exercise during their pregnancy. Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? What is the verdict on pregnancy fitness?
A Look at the Lemonade Diet
If the recent buzz surrounding the lemonade diet has sparked your interest, you need to learn more about this popular fad diet before starting it.
Ten Low-Calorie Snack Foods
Knowing the best low-calorie snacks is important if you are trying to lose weight. The following list of the top 10 low-calorie snack food will help you stay on your diet.
Fighting Obesity with Everyday Activities
Not everyone has the money to join a gym or the time/desire to go to one. You can fight the obesity epidemic by increasing some everyday activities. The amount of calories burned may surprise you.
Raw Power: The Ups and Downs of Raw Foodism and Raw Food Diets – Part Two
Following a raw food diet can be difficult - find out how my raw food diet ends.