Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease.
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With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies?
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Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks.
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Information on the link between soft drinks and metabolic syndrome.
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Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they are supervised and don't try to lift too much weight.
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