Teenager Nutrition

Anorexia is a serious eating disorder in which sufferers literally starve themselves, have a distorted view of their own bodies, and exercise excessively. Anorexia can be life-threatening and needs ...

Binge eating disorder is a common eating disorder in which an individual eats excessively but does not purge afterwards. This article discusses the causes of binge eating, signs and symptoms of this ...

Bulimia is an eating disorder in which sufferers go through cycles of bingeing and purging, usually by inducing vomiting or taking laxatives. Bulimia can have serious consequences for health, and ...

Though eating disorders are often emotional in nature they are most frequently recognised due to the behavioural signs and clues associated with them. This article offers basic information on the ...

Parents can help children to develop a sensible attitude towards food by adopting a healthy approach to eating. A loving and supportive atmosphere at home will help children confide if they are ...

Children today are bombarded by images of skinny supermodels and muscular, athletic body-builders. With the incidence of eating disorders growing all the time, parents need to watch out for warning ...

Iron deficiency is a risk for teenagers as often their diet and lifestyle cause them to consume a smaller amount of the substance than they require. The growing body during these years also requires ...

Obesity affects increasing numbers of teenagers in the UK. Obese teenagers often have low self-esteem or feel depressed, and are more likely to suffer from serious illness later in life. A programme ...

In the past, school dinners have tended to be unimaginative and unhealthy. However, things are changing for the better. Parents can help their children make healthy choices from the menu, or send ...

Binge drinking and under-age drinking are serious issues for young people today. Parents should discuss alcohol with their children and set a good example at home through their own sensible drinking ...