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Parents can hinder teen weight loss with too much talk
Parents of overweight teens seem to be all talk and no action when it comes to helping their children reach a healthy weight, says to new research. Parents who recognized their children as overweight were more likely to encourage their children to diet, but they were not more likely to have better family meal practices, such as having readily available healthy food choices such as fruits and vegetables at home rather than candy or snacks. Findings underline the importance of creating a healthy home environment. Parents must "talk less and do more" when supporting kids to become fit and trim.
by cbsnews :: 2008-06-12

USA: Research shows teenagers start smoking to lose weight
Researchers have found that girls are starting to smoke in the hope of losing weight. Teenage girls were almost twice as likely to take up smoking than those not dieting. Conversely boys turned to cigarettes after attempting and failing at dieting. Janan Less said she thinks the increase in girls smoking is linked to high obesity rates and girls looking to tobacco to lose weight. The theory is that smoking distracts people from eating and helps control appetites.
by medicalnewstoday :: 2007-11-02

Pushing kids to diet, teasing them often leads to weight gain
Pushing kids to diet and teasing them about their weight is more likely to lead to weight gain than weight loss, says a study. For parents concerned about their overweight teens, research suggests the best tactic might be to just relax and cook a healthy dinner. Parents should focus on creating a positive atmosphere at mealtimes, promoting physical activity and building self-esteem.
by foxnews :: 2007-10-18

Teenage girls using speed to lose weight
Teenage girls are using the powerful drug speed in a do-or-die bid to lose weight. Commonly used as a party drug, teenage girls are using the powder because it can lead to dramatic but short-term weight loss. Robin Herne said: "Amphetamine was initially designed as a diet drug and appetite repressant. It affects the part of the brain that feels hunger. This means that regardless of how empty the stomach is, the brain does not think it is hungry so people do not take food in. The weight then drops quickly. Once the drug wears off the stomach realises it is empty and whatever weight came off piles back on."
by dailymail :: 2007-07-07

Stealth Vegetables: Decreasing calorie density by adding vegetables
Parents who want their kids to consume fewer calories and eat more vegetables might find "stealth vegetables" interesting. A study shows that decreasing the calorie density of foods by adding vegetables leads to a reduction in children's calorie intake and an increase in vegetable consumption. The researchers developed two variations of pasta. One dish had a higher calorie density, while the second dish was 25% lower in calorie density and had a larger amount of vegetables. "We blended broccoli and cauliflower and incorporated it into the pasta sauce. The kids could not really tell the difference and ate a consistent weight of pasta."
by medicalnewstoday :: 2007-05-08

What it takes for teens to lose weight - Successful weight loss
Participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity and limiting time in front of the tv are some of the keys to successful weight loss in teens, according to researchers. Female adolescents who lost weight were more likely to participate in weight training and strengthening exercises. Teens who lost weight spent considerably less time in front of the tv compared to those who gained weight.
by sciencedaily :: 2007-03-29

Weight loss is a brain game - Cognitive psychology programs
Over the past few years, Tom has steadily gained weight, topping the scales at a 93kg. At 1.67 metres tall, he is regarded as obese. Tom is taking part in the innovative Choose Health program, and so far he has not lost any weight. But his mother is thrilled with the result. She says that for the first time in years his weight has remained stable. Also, the reclusive teenager is more confident. The program for obese adolescents was developed by Leah Brennan. It is unusual in that it uses cognitive behaviour therapy rather than being a diet. It does not aim for dramatic Biggest Loser-type weight losses, which can be unsafe and are rarely sustainable.
by theage :: 2007-02-26

Study: Wii kids lose weight
Mickey DeLorenzo claimed on his blog that he had lost 9 pounds playing Wii Sports for 30 minutes a day for a month. Now research seems to back up the claim: playing "active" games using the Wii controllers could lead to 27 pounds being lost in a year. The study tracked the gamers through 3 key measures of energy expenditure, calories burned, and heart rate. During 15 minutes using a traditional controller, energy expenditure increased above resting values by 60%, and when using the Wii, the figure rose to 156%. Heart rate was also faster when using the Wii, reaching up to 130 beats per minute, compared to 85 with traditional games.
by gamespot :: 2007-02-24

104 Teenagers Who Are Role Models for Weight Loss
Anne M. Fletcher is author of "Weight Loss Confidential," a study of how 104 overweight teenagers lost significant amounts of weight and maintained their losses for two years or longer. The average loss was 58 pounds. Many of these youngsters had tried fad diets and weight-loss gimmicks, only to regain what they lost. They succeeded only after coming to terms with their eating habits, and making permanent changes in how they deal with food and how they move their bodies. At least 75% listed "too much snacking," "portion sizes too large" and "not enough exercise" as their main reasons for weight gain.
by nytimes :: 2007-01-19

Tricks to help teens maintain a healthy weight
New book titled, Weight Loss Confidential, by dietitian Anne Flether, encourages teens to shed excess pounds with advice from other teens. Teens don¡¯t listen to adults - their parents, dietitians, or other health care professionals - but they do listen to each other. Who better to help teenagers manage their weight than young people who have done it themselves? This is a book about healthy weight management for overweight teens and their families - written from the perspective of young people who used to be overweight and who found a variety of means to arrive at a weight that¡¯s right for them.
by msnbc :: 2007-01-14

A remote academy teaches heavy teens to lose weight
Over breakfast Melissa Riggs and her friends debate the value of their chewable chocolate vitamins. At 25 calories and 1/2 grams of fat, are they really worth it? Such talk is common at the Academy of the Sierras, the first weight-loss boarding school. It's the temporary home to 80 boys and girls who wage a battle against excess pounds and the pain that put them there. In 15 weeks, Melissa has lost 54 pounds. The academy costs $5,800 a month. That's about $500 per pound lost each month at the school by the average student, based on the weight-loss statistics.
by ocregister :: 2006-11-28

Low-Cal Drinks Help Teens Trim Down - Lose a pound a month
It sounds too simple to be an effective weight-loss strategy. But it just may be. Let your teens who are battling their weight choose their favorite low-cal beverages, stock the refrigerator with those drinks, and watch the pounds slip away. That's the suggestion from a researchers who studied the strategy, found that it worked, and published their conclusions. "Simply decreasing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption seems to be a promising strategy for preventing and treating obesity," said Cara Ebbeling.
by healthscout :: 2006-10-16

Students need healthier ways to lose weight
I'm sick of seeing infomercials for weight loss supplements. Even though I'm ashamed to admit it, I love the infomercials. But please, stop with the weight loss crap. Every day, I see what appear to be the skinniest women ever splashed all over my TV, magazines, whatever. I know I'm not the only one who hates when skinny girls say they're fat. In addition to weight loss supplements, I'm sick of fad diets. Atkins, South Beach, the Zone; I'm sure they work just fine, but it's easy enough to lose weight on your own without having to buy special food that costs more money.
by purdueexponent :: 2006-09-15

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