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Should teens use the diet plans on tv?
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No: Teens should not be on diets. They should learn how to eat healthy and stay physically active. Diets are damaging because they almost always ultimately fail with weight being gained back. Take the teen to a nutritionist.
Answered 7/8/2012
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