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Sep. 07, 2010

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Winners' Weight Corner

Being Overweight can Cause Physical Complications

Looking at the Pyramid - Grains

My Pyramid: An explanation of the U.S. government's updated food pyramid

2005 US Dietary Guidelines

How can Physical Activity Help Prevent You from Becoming Overweight?

Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance

Seven Steps to Sensible Eating

What Health Claims on Food Labels Really Mean

Get Smart – Get the Facts on Food Labels

Dictionary of Common Nutrition Terms

Eating Disorder Self Test

Examining Eating Disorders

Answering Your Questions About Weight Control

How To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

You Are What You Eat

French Fries, Hot Dogs and Fast Food: An Appropriate Diet?

Water - It's What's Good For You

A Reason for Calcium

I am a 13-year-old female and I am very self-conscious mostly in front of boys. I am over weight at 200lbs and all I think about is food. But when I am out with my friends I eat nothing at all, not even a drink. I am so worried about my weight, what should I do?

I'm one of the biggest kids in my school (in both ways – weight and height)! I'm 13, and am close to 6ft. I weigh approximately 180-190lbs. I get called fat ALL the time and it hurts a lot. The last two months, I have barely been eating anything – I cut out snacks. I have breasts and huge thighs. I hit puberty when I was 11. Am I over weight for my age or just big? How can I boost my confidence about myself?

I am 15 years old. I have been overweight for a long time. I've tried everything from starvation to diets to exercise plans. I can never loose weight. When some kind of plan doesn't work for about a month I tend to get frustrated and eat, thus gaining more weight. Is there a specific age requirement for diet pills? Which diet pill would show results with few side effects?

I used to eat a lot and then make myself throw it all up. This was a huge struggle for me for two years. I am better now- it has been 5 years since I purged for this reason. I’m worried about a side effect I’m now noticing. If I get a bad virus and throw up, my eyes swell up and I get small pin-pricks of purple and red spots around my eyes. Did bulimia cause it?

Can an anorexic girl who stunted her growth catch up on height later?

I'm a 13-year-old girl. I am 5'8", and my weight constantly fluctuates between 193 lbs and 201 lbs. I am a vegetarian, eat as normally as I can, and get most of my exercise by walking around town with my friends for anywhere from a half hour to three hours at least 2 or 3 times a week. Yet I don't seem to lose weight, and I haven't been below 190 in months. I can't get a boyfriend, and people tend to push me around more because I'm fat, and this affects my self-esteem. Why won't I lose weight?

I am really underweight and am nervous. Since America has an obesity problem they ignore underweight people. I am 82 or 83 pounds and a 5' 2", 12-year-old male. What should I do? I don't know how to gain weight. I think my problem is just poor appetite. People have made fun of me at school.

Is there such a thing as overdose in calcium? If there is, what are the effects? I take daily cows milk tablets [300 tablets (100g=555mg calcium)] and the recommended dosage is 5-10 tablets daily. I'm taking about 20 sometimes. Is it bad?

I'm a 14-year old female. I am not able to gain weight. I'm really embarrassed to wear bathing suits and tight clothes because of my tiny frame. I weigh 89 pounds and eat until I reach 93 pounds. I eat until I feel like vomiting. Is there any other solution to my problem?

Can a chemical straightening cause hair loss? My hair is falling out in clumps. It’s not so bad that I have bald spots, but it’s thinning. Also, I have bulimia. I eat so I’m not lacking nutrients.

I have a rash on my face that has appeared on and off for a few months. It starts as red spots and then turns to big red blotches that look like hives. I thought it might be from purging, but the blotches are high up on my cheek. Also, it happens only on my left cheek. Any ideas on what it might be?

I excessively drink Red Bull® Energy Drink because I like it. I know it’s a stimulant, and it wakes me up and makes my hyper. Are there any long-term side effects from drinking this?

I think I’m becoming bulimic. I have been binging and purging for a while now. I'm very scared of the consequences, but I can't stop. I'm so obsessed with my looks. I think I'm fat and I really want boys to like me. I'm too scared to talk to my mom about it, I'm afraid about her reactions and her being disappointed in me. I don't know if I’m really bulimic, I don't know what I would have to do to qualify as bulimic, but I do know I have been doing this non-stop. I'm 14 years old.

Is it safe to drink sports drinks that have added proteins?

Is it possible to become over-hydrated? I'm having a pain in my kidneys and I think I might have had too much water. When is too much water dangerous?

I have little spells when I get into a mood of exercising like crazy and not wanting to eat. I’ll go a couple weeks to a couple months without eating. This has been going on for about two years. I don't think it's a problem, but will it turn out to be one?

I am overweight and have been for the past 9 years (I am 16 now). I have not noticed a great difference in the size of my penis and testicles except for the fact of having more hair. Recently I have lost some weight and was wondering, if I continue to lose weight is it possible for my genitalia to grow?

I would like to take Hydroxycut and I am a 14-year-old female. It says 18 years and older, but I weigh about 195 and am 5'5. Would it be safe for me?

Is it possible for your metabolism rate to slow down? If it is, is it possible for you to be able to raise it up again?

I’m not overweight but my stomach is huge. In the morning my stomach is flat but as I eat it grows until in the evening I look pregnant. I have tried to lose weight by eating healthy and I exercise, but my belly fat just won’t disappear. It makes me really depressed when I look in the mirror. Is there something wrong with me? I feel like a freak!

What are the side effects of being anorexic?

I heard that drinking coffee or tea could stop you from growing any taller. Is this true?

I'm a 16-year-old male and I have an eating problem. When I'm bored, sad or depressed I eat. How can I stop eating when I'm not hungry?

What is weight plateau? Do we lose weight after that?

I have been bulimic for four years and am just getting over it. Is it true that your metabolism is slower after bulimia? How can I keep my weight down?

I really need help. I’m sick and tired of being teased at school. I’m 14 and 198 pounds. I am so ashamed with myself and have tried everything. Please tell me what I can do.

I'm a 14-year-old girl. I try to control what I eat and I exercise three times a week. Nothing seems to be helping though. I'm 5'6 and 145 pounds. Most of my fat is in my thighs, stomach and love handles. My aunt says it's hereditary fat and that it is impossible to lose. Is there really such a thing?

I exercise regularly but there is a problem - my abdominal region isn’t hard. Is something wrong or will I never have strong abs? I’ve decided to only eat lunch, with no breakfast or dinner.

I'm a 13-year-old female. I'm very insecure about my weight. I have a small gut and want to get rid of it. I exercise every week to help but I cannot stay away from unhealthy foods, and fast food! What are some tips that can help me eat and exercise right?

My girlfriend has just told me that she has bulimia. She is starting therapy, but I don’t know what to say without her thinking I am “against her.” What can I do to help her?

If I only purge once a week, can I still cause damage to my teeth?

I think I have an eating disorder and I wrote my feelings in a journal. I gave it to my mother to read. She told me she didn’t think I had a weight problem and that I should stop worrying about it. Unfortunately, I can’t. Who do I go to now?

Is it OK for a 13-year-old girl to take Metab-O-Lite® in smaller portions than the adult portion?

If you feel hungry and your stomach's grumbling, is that good? Are you burning more calories? Or, does it just mean you need food?

What is MSG? Why is it bad for you? How will it affect you if you consume too much of it?

What side effects can cola or other carbonated drinks cause? I've heard that cola can dissolve a tooth in only two days. Is that true?

I’m a 16-year-old girl who weighs 86 pounds. I usually buy these bars (3 oz serving) with 164 calories, 32 carbs, 12g sugar, 9g protein, and 5g fiber. Is it healthy to eat quick bars? I know it has a lot of sugars, but compared to other bars, it seems the better choice.

How do you lower your cholesterol level?

I am a 14-year-old girl. I know you lose iron when you get your period. How much iron should I have a day?

Is there a relationship between eating breakfast and school performance?

Are there any weight loss programs for kids? I always see ads on TV and I want to lose weight too. Is this possible by going to one of these places?

Is it bad for girls to drink carbonated drinks during their period? I've heard that carbonated drinks cause bloating and can affect cramps. Whenever I drink coke my stomach hurts like I'm having cramps.

I’m 13 and somewhat overweight. My mom bought me Stacker 2 diet pills with caffeine--no ephedra. My mom has me eat a late breakfast and then nothing else for the rest of the day. Is this OK? Is this diet dangerous?

I am 13, weigh 109, and am 5'6. I am an athlete, doing 1 and a half hours of basketball practice everyday except Wednesday. I ride at least 4 miles on my bike a week, and do a special set of Pilates 12 minutes when I wake up and go to bed. I try to eat under 1000 calories a day with an average of about 760. My diet mainly consists of fruit and veggies and I love protein powder. I still feel a bit fat though. My mom thinks I am anorexic and keeps threatening to take me to an eating disorder unit. What should I do?

I am 15 years old and I weigh 200lbs. I think I could lose weight if I wanted to, but I choose not to because I love my body. The good part about it is that you can’t really tell that I weigh 200lbs because the type of clothes I wear. I don’t have a problem getting boyfriends because they all like my booty. Should I lose weight and be healthy or stay myself and get a lot of attention from boys looking at my booty?

I heard that avocados and potatoes are fattening foods. Is this true? I'm puzzled at how fruit and vegetables can be fattening.

I am seriously overweight. I'm a 16-year-old girl and have been under the treatment of my doctor for my weight for some time now. I recently saw a TV show talking about the surgery to reduce the size of the stomach. There was a girl on the show who was my age and she had the procedure. I realize this surgery carries a lot of complications, but it's something I would like to discuss with my doctor. What are your thoughts on this procedure?

What's the difference between calories and fat calories?

Does lifting weights help your bones grow stronger? How about thicker? My wrists seem skinny for a 16-year-old male. Is there anything I can do about it?

I have recently started a vegetarian diet. What kind of food can I eat so I’m getting all the vitamins I need?

I started the Atkin's diet. I am a 14-year-old girl, 174 lbs, and about 5'3". Is this diet safe?

Unlike most teen girls, I'm actually looking to gain a few extra pounds. I'm almost 17 years old, and barely fit in a size 1 - 2 jeans. What can I eat or do in my diet to put on a few extra pounds?

I wanted to know about diet pills. If they are so bad, why do some people have good results with them and lose weight?

I am a 15-year-old girl and I’m losing a lot of weight. I used to weigh 250 lbs. Two weeks ago I weighed 197 and now I weigh 185. I’m not sick and I don’t exercise. But I keep losing weight. Is there something wrong with me?

I have been diagnosed with anorexia. I am a little confused why my mom is ignoring me. When I was first diagnosed she was supportive, but now it’s like she is mad at me. Why is she doing this? I want to tell my therapist, but my mom will deny everything. What can I do?

I have a condition called "trimethylaminuria." It is a syndrome in which I cannot effectively digest choline, something found in many products. I am 16 and have had the problem since I was 13. The symptoms include a fishy odor that may vary to a smoky, sewage or fecal smell depending on diet I guess. I cannot live through this, it has given me an anxiety toward social situations. I want to commit suicide to get the message across that this disease needs a cure.

I was diagnosed with bulimia in April, but never treated for it because I was going through severe treatment for bipolar disorder. A blood test said my thyroid test was low and now they want to do more testing. What are the side effects of having a low thyroid? Is it from my bulimia?

Three years ago I had anorexia. I spent 4 months seeing a dietitian and recovered from the disorder. After hearing my dietitian tell me about all the harm I was doing to my body I became obsessed with nutrition. I began overeating at every meal and I am now overweight. The food that I eat is always nutritious, low in fat and high in fiber, but the problem is that I just keep forcing it into me even when I'm not hungry anymore. What can I do about this?

There are some guys who are mixing cornstarch into their drinks because they say it builds muscle. Is this similar to creatine? Are there any side affects to doing this?

I'm 17 years old and am lactose intolerant. I’ve tried the Lactaid Milk and Lactaid Drops. Are there any other ways to get calcium besides Lactaid milks?

I need help losing weight. I’m 50 pounds over weight. How can I lose weight in a way that’s fun and doesn’t cost much? If you’re going to say exercise, please tell me specifically what kind of exercises. Being overweight makes it hard to make friends.

I'm going to college in four months and I want to lose about 10 lbs. I also don't want to gain the "freshman 15." What is the best way to lose the weight and not gain the it back at college?

Does eating grapefruit make you skinnier because of the acids?

I have been trying to lose weight, so I have been drinking a lot of water. My mother told me that our bodies retain water. I thought dieticians recommend drinking lots of water. How do I lose this water? My mom won’t let me take a water pill. What should I do?

What foods contain the worst amount of salt and how should I reduce my salt intake? Why is salt an essential mineral to the body?

Are there any recent studies on caffeine consumption by teens? Some high schools make coffee available to students. Is it OK to consume caffeine?

I am very overweight. My mom is always commenting on my weight and refuses to give me dessert although she makes it. She knows I am teased at school. How can I slim down?

Does alcohol make you gain weight?

I'm 13 years old. After reading all the stuff about nutrition, I discovered that I have an eating disorder. I started to be on a diet five months ago and lost 10 pounds. I'm really scared of losing my hair. Do you think that if I start to eat right again I'm not going to lose my hair anymore?

What are the serious health consequences of reducing your weight too quickly?

I am a 14-year-old female. I swim 4-5 hours a day. I've had hypoglycemia for about three months. It’s hard for me to eat every two to three hours. I sometimes get dizzy during my afternoon swim practice. How important is it to control my hypoglycemia? How serious could it be?

I'm a 15-year-old female. I’m 5'10 and I weigh approximately 200 lbs. I don't look the way I weigh. The BMI said that I'm at chance of being obese. Friends at school say that I'm probably just "big-boned." Is there such a thing (being big-boned)? I also try to go on diets, but I just can't seem to stay on them. It's really hard, because I'm a very picky eater.

Does a person need saturated fats at all? What is the least amount of fat a person can eat and exactly what types (as in acids)?

I am 14 years old and am a compulsive overeater. During meals I eat until I feel miserable and I constantly snack even when I'm full. I have untreated clinical depression. Could this have anything to do with the way I eat? I can't seem to control myself and I am steadily gaining weight.

Are there more eating disorders than anorexia and bulimia? Is overeating an eating disorder?

I'm 17 years old and I take medicine for acid reflux. It doesn't cure everything, and my doctor says I need to change my diet and get away from acidic foods. That really limits my food selection. Is their any way to make this easier?

Does drinking a lot of water help you lose weight?

I am a 14 year old male and I’ve heard that dye color yellow 5 and some other yellow dyes in drinks such as Mountain Dew^TM, can lower your sperm count. Is this true?

Is creatine bad for you?

Can a doctor or nurse tell if you have an eating disorder?

I was anorexic about a year ago. I’m now normal weight for my height, but my mom is starting to make comments about how many calories I’m eating. I think she’s forcing me back to being anorexic and I’ve explained this to my counselors. What can I do?

My brother has ADHD. My dad read something about diet and ADHD. Now, he has both of us on this crazy diet. We cannot eat protein and carbohydrates at the same time. This diet is driving me crazy and my dad said if I could show him a diet that is healthy that he would consider it. Can you help me?

My friend, who is 16, is a swimmer and workouts twice a day for two hours each session. He has begun to lose a lot of weight and doesn't sleep properly. Right now, he is about 150 lbs and he is 6'2''. Many people have expressed their concern to him, but he doesn’t seem to listen. Do you think he might have an eating disorder? If there is something wrong, how can he be convinced of it and how can I help him?

My doctor says I am anorexic at 5'4, 110 lbs. However, the BMI calculations say I am not. Am I anorexic?

I am 14 years old and I weigh 200 lbs. I am really overweight and I don’t know what to do. At school people are always teasing me. I want to lose weight in a safe way. Can you help?

I have been suicidal, been placed in rehab for drug abuse and am very violent. I have calmed down a little, but I refuse to eat and am constantly worried about how I look. I am 14 and am losing about four pounds every two weeks. Am I anorexic or am I just going through a phase?

I am 14 years old. My doctor diagnosed me with anorexia because I hadn’t had a period for three months. A few weeks later I got one. I am 5'4 and weigh 110 pounds. I consume about 100 calories or less a day and then I run them off. I don’t see that I have a problem, but other people are starting to notice that I don’t eat. Should I still be considered anorexic even though I had my period?

I’m 13 years old. I started taking a dietary supplement today. My teacher told the class that we all should be taking one. I was reading the daily values and I realized some of them were more than 100 percent:
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 583%
VitaminB-1(Mononitrate)300%
VitaminB (Riboflavin) 300%
Vitamin B-6(pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 300%
Vitamin B12(Cyanocobalamin) 300%

A lot of the other ones were just 100 percent. Shouldn't they be less than 100 percent? Is this too much?

What is the recommended allowance of vitamin C for teens?

I'm bulimic and pregnant. Will this harm the baby?

My teacher makes fun of me and calls me anorexic. She brings it up every day and allows the class to give their thoughts on the matter. What they say is not too nice. But I watch what I eat more. Why do I worry about what I eat now when I didn't before?

I am a 16-year-old male, small for my age. I was wondering if there is any kind of safe vitamin or supplement I can take to increase my size. Or, will weight lifting help?

I'm a 13-year-old boy. What is saturated fat and is it good for your body? I heard that it stays in the body?

If you’re bulimic, what are the side effects? I heard your teeth can start to rot and you get very pale.

How can I tell if I'm eating too much protein?

Is it safe for teens to take diet pills if they’re all natural?

What is a vitamin B overdose?

I’m a 19-year-old female. When I was younger, I never liked eating healthy foods or drinking milk. My parents were never strict on my eating habits. I’m worried that I haven’t received the proper nutrients when growing. Is there anything I can do now to make up for the lack of nutrients when I was younger?

I am a 17-year-old boy. Am I supposed to drink skim milk or 2%? I realize skim milk has more protein and 2% has more fat, but which is more beneficial?

Is it OK for a 15-year-old girl to be on Slimfast - the meal in a can thing?

I am 13, 5’5” and I weigh 300 pounds. I wear big clothes, but people don’t make fun of me. Everybody loves me. However, I know it’s not healthy for me. How can I lose weight?

I’m 15 years old and I’ve cut down my food intake so I would lose weight. I lost 20 pounds, but then I gained 15 back. I want to lose it again. I’ve asked my parents, but they won’t help. I’m 5'7" and weight 156 lbs. Please tell me how to lose this weight.

I'm a 13-year-old boy. I weigh 185 lbs and I'm about 5'5. I want to lose weight but don't know what to do. Kids at school call me names. Also, I'm so overweight that it looks like I have breasts. Will I grow out of this?

I'm a 15-year-old boy. Is it OK for me to take herbs like gingko biloba and ginseng?

My cousin eats baby powder is this safe?

How many calories should a teenager (girl and boy)have in one day?

I'm 15 years old and I'm 5'8" I feel I'm very tall for my age. I weigh about 119 lbs. and I think I'm too skinny. Is there a type of weight gaining pills I can get?

I'm 15 and I drink an extreme amount of cola each day, because I am lactose intolerant and don't like milk (but eat a ton of ice cream). I’m also a sports fanatic and am in track. My coach said I can’t drink anymore pop, but I get a headache when I try to stop. Am I addicted to it? I don't eat healthy foods, and have gained 20 lbs. in the last year. What can I do to improve my performance on the field and my health?

I am 13 years old and weigh 110 lbs. I am about 5'5". Why when I eat a lot of junk food/fattening food don't I gain any weight? I want to have a little more meat on my bones, but eating fattening foods is not working.

I'm 12 years old, 113 lbs. and 5 ft. tall. My parents say I'm skinny, but when I look at myself, I look fat. I'm trying to cut down on eating between-the-meal snacks but I can't stop. What can I do?

I haven't had my period even though I've stopped dieting and eat normally. Will not having my period interfere with having children at a later age? Is there anything I can do to get back my period?

I think I may have anorexia. I'm overweight, but I've recently lost 5 kg from starving myself, what should I do?

I just started on the pill a month ago and have gained 12 pounds. I'm worried about gaining more weight. Is this a normal side effect from the pill? If it is, will I stop gaining weight or am I going to continue as long as I'm on it. I've thought about going off of it, but I'm also sexually active and I don't want to get pregnant.

I am a 14-year-old girl. I’m 5’ 5” and weigh 108 lbs. I really want to build my muscles. I play softball and I am on the swim team. Next year I hope to try out for the high school softball team. Do you have any tips for training and diet that could help me?

What are the different nutritional needs for male and female teenagers?

I'm a 13-year-old girl. What kinds of vitamins should I take? I don't drink milk and I don't really like any other dairy products, plus I have kidney stones. I'm not sure what I can and cannot take with kidney stones.

Could exercising too much, or a certain way, affect the way a teen grows?

I am a 14-year-old girl and I don't eat a balanced diet because I only eat when I am hungry. I mostly pick at foods, but sometimes I am really hungry and eat a lot. I weigh just under 6 stones, is this normal? Also, I haven't had my period yet, and I don't have much breast development. Am I normal?

I know growth hormones make you grow. What can I take or how can I get some growth hormones? Also, what kinds of exercise will help me grow faster?

I'm 16 and I weigh 100 pounds and am 5'7". I started puberty at about 12. I had a bone age test done and my bones are two years behind the rest of my body. I am very skinny but I eat healthy and often. Is there any way to increase my weight?

I think I am fat and my friends keep telling me that I'm not. I'm 13 years old and I weigh 158 pounds. Lately I have been thinking about starving myself and if I do eat I want to throw it up. I feel like such a blimp.

I am 16 and am suffering from anorexia nervosa. Although I have made SOME progress, I still have a long way to go. I haven't grown since I got sick and I am worried that I have stunted my growth permanently. Is there anything I can do to find out whether I stunted my growth and how to start growing again? I am 4'11" and weigh 89 pounds.

I'd like to know if it's healthy to be on a diet while also being active in sports? Or, is it safer to keep a steady appetite while playing?

What would cause hair loss (in clumps) in a healthy 14-year-old female?

I am 13 years old and I only weigh 85 pounds. Every time I try to gain weight I lose it instead. It seems no matter how hard I try, I lose three to four pounds instead of gaining it. Why does this happen and how do I gain the weight I lost.

I'm 16 years old, I'm 5"5' and weigh 150 lbs. I'm really not happy with my weight. I have reduced my calorie intake to 550 a day. I know a teenage girl should have a calorie intake of 2100 a day. I've been eating like this for almost three weeks. Will I develop an eating disorder?

I am very concerned about my weight. Everyone I know tells me I am skinny, but when I look in the mirror, I see fat. Could you please tell me the average weight for a 14-year-old female, 5' 4" inches tall?

What is a good diet for adolescents? I know there is the food pyramid, but does it apply to all people? I know there is no way I eat that much. So what is a healthy diet for teens?

What can you do to lose weight fast?

I was wondering if improper nutrition can lead to stunted growth. Also, is it normal to stop growing and then start growing again during puberty? Or could it be the result of the body not getting proper nutrition during a specific period of time?

I'm 17 and am taking weight gainer to gain weight. My friend in the gym told me to take the weight gainer in the middle of the night. Is this true?

What can I do to stay fit? How do I stay healthy and what are the best things to eat?

Why is a large dose of sodium bad?

Last year this guy I know was real fat and unpopular. He lost a lot of weight and now he is popular and has lots of girlfriends. I am a fat girl and I plan to lose a lot of weight over the summer. I can't get a boyfriend and I think this may help. What do you think?

I'm 16, 5'8" and about 133 lbs. I'm not comfortable at my current weight. I work out six days a week and watch what I eat but the scale won't budge. I also always end up binge eating. I can never just have one piece of cake or a little bit of peanut butter...things get out of control every time. What should I do?

I am 13-years-old and want to join track in the spring. I want to become fit and run better. I am about 95 pounds now. Is there a diet I should try?

What is so bad about carbonated drinks?

I suffered from bulimia at the age of 14. I am now 15, but I haven’t grown since the eighth grade. My father is 5’10” and my mother is 5’4”. I am 5’4” and am concerned I have stunted my growth. I am going for a bone scan, but is there anything I can do to get my bones growing again?

What nutrients do I need as a 7th grader that I won't have as a teen or adult?

I had a growth on my toe and had it removed. When they took the stitches out, I found out it was a calcium deposit. What can you tell me about calcium deposits? Why would I get one? Will it grow back or will I get them someplace else?

Is there anything I can do for my peanut allergy? What are the symptoms?

How can you tell if someone has bulimia?

How much extra carboyhdrates are needed to gain weight?

My mom is worried I am not eating enough calories because I like to eat at fast food restaurants. How much do I need?

My apettite has changed a lot! Before I used to be hungry all the time. Now I don't feel like eating at all! I'm not anorexic or anything like that.I'm just never hungry. Does that have any part in puberty?

I am suffering from anorexia nervosa. It is very difficult for myself and for the people around me. My family is extremely concerned for my health and well-being because of my drastic weight loss. They have threatened to place me in the hospital if I lose anymore weight. I am so scared of going to the hospital, yet I am even more afraid of gaining weight. I have been eating normally lately, just so my parents won't worry as much, but I am going to go back on my restricting diet as soon as I get the chance. My question is...Is there any possible way to maintain my low weight so that I neither gain nor lose any weight?

I have stopped drinking milk. I am also very active in sports and have broken my arm three times in different locations. Are there any bad side effects for not drinking milk? How much calcium do I need so I won't break any more bones?

I am an 11-year-old girl and do not want to eat meat. Is it okay to be a vegetarian?

What are the pros and cons of growth hormone therapy?

I need to know if my pediatrician can tell my parents I have an eating disorder. I am 19 and my health is deteriorating.

What can I do to make me grow? Are there any special diets or exercises?

I hate food, and I hate to look at it. The sight of it makes me want to throw up. I look in the mirror and see a girl who weighs 400 lbs. Is this normal?

How can I talk to my friend about her eating disorder?

I think my girlfriend has anorexia. When we go out to eat, she just pushes her food around and has lost too much weight. Last month she didn't have her period. I know she isn't pregnant. She says nothing is wrong. What should I do?

My doctor says calcium is important for teenagers. How can I tell if I'm getting enough calcium?

It seems like my appetite changes frequently. How do I know if I am eating too much or too little? If my body is going through changes, should I change my eating habits?

At what age during puberty do most girls experience the most growth?

Hi, what should I do to lose weight the quickest and get fit? I already work out on a regular basis but it is not working well.

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