Teen Obesity

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This section covers the issues related to diet, health, and nutrition for your teens. With childhood obesity on the rise, the National Institutes of Health and other organizations have declared the issue of overweight kids and teens to be the health issue of the decade. Learn about the junk food industry's propaganda, health consequences of obesity, and other issues related to children's health and fitness. Check back regularly, as new articles will be added regularly!

Choosing a Summer Weight Loss Camp

How to choose a summer weight loss camp, including a comparison chart of the most popular summer weight loss camps >>

Comparison Chart of Weight Loss Camps

A chart comparing the most popular summer weight loss camps >>

Health Consequences of Childhood Obesity

The effects on the the current and future physical health of overweight and obese children and teens. Learn more about the health problems associated with childhood obesity >>

Fast Food Affecting Health Worldwide

It's no surprise that fast food isn't as good for you as real food, but do you realize just how bad it is for you and your kids? Learn more about the health effects of fast food on teens and children >>

Food Industry Propaganda

Don't place your child's health in the hands of people who are paid to tell you what you want to hear. It isn't people who care about your child's health who are screaming about the food police! Learn more about the junk food industry and others who WANT your child to eat what they sell >>