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Top 10 weight loss tips for teens

According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of young people ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the past 25 years. Yet, there is hope.

“The good news is that adolescents can achieve a healthy weight by making simple lifestyle changes,” said Lisa Talamini, RD, vice president of research and program innovation for Jenny Craig Inc.

Here are some of Talamini’s top tips for teens:

1 Plan to be active every day. Enjoy fun activities with friends such as volleyball, dancing, tennis and biking. A day of shopping at the mall can also burn calories.

2 When eating out with friends, teens can use the time to get filled in on each other’s news, without “filling out” on food they may not need.

3 Watch portion sizes and try to make lower-fat/lower-calorie selections. At a fastfood restaurant, pair a small burger with a veggie-packed side salad and lightly drizzle fatfree or reduced-fat dressing on top.

4 Get a groove on and get a great workout with “Dance Dance Revolution” on a gaming console. Walk, run and dance to favorite iPod tunes.

5 Ask parents to stock the refrigerator with ready-to-eat fruits, salads and raw veggies.

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Top 10 weight loss tips for teens

According to the American Obesity Association, 30.4 percent of young people ages 12 to 19 are considered overweight, 15.5 percent are classified as obese and the prevalence of obesity within this age group has more than doubled over the past 25 years. Yet, there is hope.

“The good news is that adolescents can achieve a healthy weight by making simple lifestyle changes,” said Lisa Talamini, RD, vice president of research and program innovation for Jenny Craig Inc.

Here are some of Talamini’s top tips for teens:

1 Plan to be active every day. Enjoy fun activities with friends such as volleyball, dancing, tennis and biking. A day of shopping at the mall can also burn calories.

2 When eating out with friends, teens can use the time to get filled in on each other’s news, without “filling out” on food they may not need.

3 Watch portion sizes and try to make lower-fat/lower-calorie selections. At a fastfood restaurant, pair a small burger with a veggie-packed side salad and lightly drizzle fatfree or reduced-fat dressing on top.

4 Get a groove on and get a great workout with “Dance Dance Revolution” on a gaming console. Walk, run and dance to favorite iPod tunes.

5 Ask parents to stock the refrigerator with ready-to-eat fruits, salads and raw veggies.

Continue reading “Top 10 Weight Loss Tips For Teens”

Original post by nospam@example.com (Wit`Alis)