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.


Food Addiction
Many people have cravings for food and may compulsively overeat but are they addicted to food? Food addiction is somewhat controversial. If you binge eat, have sugar cravings, overeat, or feel addicted to certain foods, keep reading to learn how to detect food addiction.
Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem in America, and it increases the risk that a person will be obese as a teen and as an adult. This article will explain more about the risks of childhood obesity, childhood obesity statistics, and ways to prevent or change it.
Sugar Addiction
Like many other addictions, sugar addiction may affect you in ways you haven't thought of including withdrawal symptoms. This article helps define sugar addictionand the health effects of a high sugar diet. Keep reading for tips on overcoming a sugar addiction.
Healthy Weight
Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging. This article discusses what a healthy weight is and offers tips on how to lose or gain weight to get to your ideal and healthy weight. Keep reading to learn how diet and exercise affects a healthy weight.
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