Get the low down on the most popular teen dieting fads and what they can really do to your body. From no-carb to detox diets find out how they work and why they might not workout for your health. Plus, tips on the proper way to loss weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The following links will take you from the On Your Own web site to http://www.teenhealth.org/. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other reliable sources and to direct any questions concerning personal healthcare to licensed physicians or other appropriate healthcare professionals.

Dieting

• Are Detox Diets Safe?

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

• Diet-Plan Diagnosis: Is Yours Healthy and Safe?

• Dietary Supplements: Facts vs. Fads

• How Can I Lose Weight Safely?

• Obesity

• Should I Go on a Diet?

• The Deal With Diets

• What's the Right Weight for My Height?

Nutrition

• A Guide to Eating for Sports

• Beating the Freshman 15

• Caffeine

• Cooking Tips and Resources

• Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition

• Dietary Supplements: Facts vs. Fads

• Eating Well While Eating Out

• Egg Allergy

• Egg Allergy: Foods To Avoid

• Figuring Out Fat and Calories

• Food Safety

• Healthy Dining Hall Eating

• Hunger and Malnutrition

• Is a Vegetarian Diet Right for Me?

• Lactose Intolerance

• Milk Allergy

• Milk Allergy: Foods To Avoid

• Nut and Peanut Allergy

• Should I Gain Weight?

• Smart Snacking

• Smart Supermarket Shopping

• Soy Foods and Health

• The Food Guide Pyramid

• The Power of Packing

• Vitamins and Minerals

• What Are Food Allergies?

• What Do Food Labels Really Say?

• What Is Cholesterol?

Do you remember what is like to get outside and move? How about just moving? And did you know American teenagers are heavier now than they have ever been in history? The reason is simple! Teens today eat too much and move too little. But do not stress, below are links on tips to help you move!

Exercise

• Compulsive Exercise

• Exercise

• Is Exercise Safe for Teens?

• Kickboxing

• Knee Injuries

• Pilates

• Sports Physicals

• Sports and Exercise Safety

• Strength Training

• T'ai Chi

• Why Exercise Is Wise

• Yoga

Problems with food and exercise

Find out if you or someone you know may have a problem with dieting, working out, or have a distorted view of their body. In the U.S., conservative estimates show that after puberty, 5-10 million people (90 percent women and 10 percent men) struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or borderline conditions.

• Binge Eating Disorder

• Compulsive Exercise

• Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia

• Female Athlete Triad

• I Think My Friend May Have an Eating Disorder. What Should I Do?

Food & Fitness Q&As

• Is It Safe to Lift Weights?

• My Friend Has an Eating Disorder. How Can I Help?

• What Can I Do About Overeating?

• What Can I Do to Lose Weight?