| Welcome! This page on the MDA website spotlights childhood
health and nutrition. We will be offering tips for both parents and health
professionals. Thanks for visiting, and for helping MDA give ALL children
a healthier future!
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TEEN HEALTH
by: Eileen Brown, Dietetic Intern 2005, Hurley Medical Center
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Tips for Parents
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| If you have a teen, or a child moving into those teen years, you know what a challenge they can be!
They are faced with pressures from all areas, of which diet and exercise are only one. Fad diets, eating
disorders, sports nutrition, and obesity are areas that your teen may be struggling with. Teens like to keep
up with what’s popular and sometimes popular is not the way to go. If you see signs that your teen might be
concerned with diet, exercise, and body weight, here are some suggestions to keep in mind: |
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- Keep communication lines open. Let your teen know that you are there for them anytime.
- Be open-minded and really listen to their concerns. They may seem trivial to you, but could
be life-changing for your teen.
- Remember, fad diets or diets that promise fast results may be too good to be true. Contact
your health professional if your child is considering a new diet/exercise regimen.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle by taking a family walk after dinner.
- Be savvy about the trends in diet and exercise. You may not realize that what your teen is doing could be
dangerous.
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- Kidshealth.org
Great information on all areas concerning child/teen health.
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References/Links
Obesity Evaluation and Treatment: Expert Committee Recommendations-
an article from PEDIATRICS Vol. 102 No. 3 September 1998.
Michigan Department of Community Health
National Institute on Child Health and Human Development
US Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control
United Dairy Industry of Michigan.
UDIM is the umbrella organization for the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of Michigan.
National Dairy Council.
Visit the Health Professionals link for the 3-A-Day campaign, Nutrition Library,
Newer Knowledge of Dairy Foods, Statements, and Consumer Education materials.
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