Welcome to Overweight Teen

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The purpose of this site is to help teens, parents, families, and friends who may have a loved one struggling with issues of being overweight.  Our website is designed to help educate on the statistics of childhood obesity and overweight teenagers. Articles include warning signs associated with overweight teens and teen eating disorders; such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders. Our goal is to help adolescents who may be experiencing weight issues and eating disorders find therapy or treatment to overcome these behaviors.


Overweight Teen Statistics
Overweight teen statistics show teenagers are becoming increasingly overweight. This article covers race and gender differences in overweight teens, types of eating disorder associated with teen weight issues, and health problems created by being overweight.
Teen Body Image
Having a strong self esteem and positive body image can be very difficult for any teenager, and even more so for an overweight teen. Body image is not always about weightloss and dieting. Keep reading for tips on helping your adolescent develop a positive teen body image.
Teen Binge Eating Disorder
What is teen binge eating disorder? Which teens are at risk for binge eating? What are the symptoms of binge eating disorder? Keep reading to learn the warning signs your teen may have a binge eating disorder, and what treatment is available for teens who binge eat.
Medical Weight Loss
Medical weight loss refers to losing weight with the help of a physician vs. fad diets or other weight loss programs. There are many weight loss clinics nationwide with doctors who specialize in diet and nutrition. This article reviews dramatic medical weight loss options and more.
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