Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How do you feel about preteens going on diets?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not recommended: Strict "dieting" can be harmful and is not recommended. Staying physically active and choosing healthy foods would be more beneficial in a long run.
Answered 9/16/2012
5.6k views
? define diet ?: If a teen is overweight s/he is obviously going down a path that is bad for their health. Rather than a "diet", that teen needs to adopt a different way of eating/ activity that might help drop some weight but would definitely be better for their life. The low carb life has been looked at in teens and found to be safe. Learning about food density and portion control can help the most.
Answered 6/6/2016
1.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can a child (preteen) heart be donated to an adult?
13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
How can a preteen girl lose weight, say about 15 pounds?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do you know if breasts are growing normally as a preteen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How to fix a preteen or teen child's insomnia without the use of medications?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I think my preteen hfa child has anxiety issues. I can't remove him from the stress he's going thru. How to find counselor for kids w/ specical needs?
What exercises can a preteen do to lower fat?
How could a preteen lose about 20 pounds in 3 months?
How to tell preteen I can't chaperone class trip becuase I am too old?
Is it possible to develop reactive attachment disorder as a teen/preteen when they were normal before?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
