Weschler says that the focus of parents should be to teach their children to be healthy. That's the important thing. Should Know Make nutritious family meals. Follow the guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration pyramid to make sure that children are eating properly. Encourage healthy and safe weight loss.
Many overweight teens try to starve themselves thin.
This approach doesn't work and it damages their health. Kids need a balanced diet to grow properly. Girls are especially vulnerable to osteoporosis when they don't get the nutrition they need. Limit and Monitor intake. Experts advise parents to monitor the number of soft drinks their kids consume.