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Collected here are some great Web sites about weight loss and healthy living geared towards children and teens.

How can I Feel Better About My Body?
Covers the all-important topic of body image on a level kids can easily understand. Help your child to feel better about her body! Geared towards children.

How can I Safely Lose Weight?
Teens will find sound advice in response to this common question at kidshealth.org. The bottom line: eat healthy and move more.

Is Dieting Okay for Kids?
You'll find a sound answer to this tricky question at kidshealth.org. Geared towards children.

Should I Go on a Diet?
"...Exercising and healthy eating are excellent ways to keep your body in great shape." is the principle behind the informative answer from a medical professional. Geared towards teens.

The Deal with Diets
Help your teen understand the facts behind the many diets she sees on television and hears adults talking about.

What's the Right Weight for Me?
Body type and good nutrition are the focus in this kidshealth.org article. Geared towards children.

What's the Right Weight for My Height?
Help your teen assess her weight in this informative article from kidshealth.org.

Your Body is a Wise Machine
This article will help your pre-teen or teen understand why their "body knows best" when it comes to overall good health.

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