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Adolescent Health
Adolescence is a confusing time, with every aspect of the body undergoing substantial changes. Kids at this stage of their life will be turning into young adults and experiencing unfamiliar sensations that they may not understand. As a parent, it’s essential that you are able to offer your child support. Our expert, Dr. Scott Cohen, will provide you with the information you need to get to grips with what’s going on in your child’s life, so that you can give them the advice they need. No matter how much of a terrible teenager they turn out to be. You might also like to look at Adolescent Nutrition, Cooking For Kids, Primary School

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How To Make A Healthy Packed Lunch

How To Make A Healthy Packed Lunch

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How To Get Your Child To Eat Healthily At School

How To Get Your Child To Eat Healthily At School

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Scott Cohen
Dr. Scott Cohen-Pediatrician, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Shannon Duffy
Shannon Duffy-Registered Dietician & Child Nutritionist, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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Angie  Brown
Angie Brown-Childine officer
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Charles Sophy
Dr. Charles Sophy-Private Practice in Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Adolescence And Puberty 
  1. Dr. Scott Cohen
  2. What is "adolescence" and "puberty"? 
  3. How do girls and boys develop during puberty? 
  4. What should I do to prepare my child for puberty? 
  5. Should I be concerned if my child starts puberty late or early? 
  6. How will my child's doctor visits change when he reaches adolescence? 
  7. When should I discuss puberty with my child? 
  8. How should a Dad talk to his daughter about puberty? 
Adolescent Nutrition Defined 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. Should I get nutritional advice from a pediatrician or a dietician? 
  3. Where can I get nutritional information? 
  4. How do I know if my child is the right height or weight for his age? 
  5. Do all children grow at the same rate? 
  6. Do all children gain weight at the same rate? 
Adolescent Weight And Growth 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is "BMI"? 
  3. How do I calculate my child's BMI? 
  4. What is a "BMI percentile"? 
  5. Is BMI calculated the same way for children as it is for adults? 
  6. What is the BMI range for an underweight, normal and overweight child? 
  7. What is a "growth chart"? 
  8. How often should I analyze my child's growth? 
  9. Are all children measured against the same growth chart? 
  10. Can I use a growth chart to predict my child's future height and weight? 
  11. What is the "growth percentile curve"? 
  12. Should I be concerned if my child's growth percentile changes? 
  13. How do I encourage my child to maintain a healthy rate of growth and weight? 
Healthy Eating Habits For Adolescents 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What should my child eat? 
  3. How can I give my child a healthy diet? 
  4. How often should my child eat? 
  5. How do I know if my child is eating enough or too much? 
  6. How much fruit should my child eat? 
  7. How do I feed a child who's a picky eater? 
  8. How do I teach my child healthy eating habits? 
  9. How can I give my child a healthy head start each day? 
  10. What are my child's special diet needs during puberty? 
  11. What are common mistakes parents make when feeding children? 
  12. What is "normal eating" for my child? 
Adolescents And The Food Pyramid 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is the "Food Pyramid"? 
  3. How can the Food Pyramid help me create healthier meals for my child? 
  4. What is a "single serving size"? 
Adolescents And Food Labels 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is a "food label"? 
  3. What are the different sections of a food label? 
  4. How do I use food labels to keep my child healthy? 
  5. What does "% Daily Value" mean? 

Popular Questions

  • How do girls and boys develop during puberty?
  • What should I do to prepare my child for puberty?
  • How do I know if my child is the right height or weight for his age?
  • Do all children grow at the same rate?
  • How do I calculate my child's BMI?
  • What is the BMI range for an underweight, normal and overweight child?
  • How do I encourage my child to maintain a healthy rate of growth and weight?
  • What should my child eat?
  • How often should my child eat?
  • What are my child's special diet needs during puberty?
  • What are common mistakes parents make when feeding children?
  • How can I encourage my child to eat healthier at school?
  • What is "child obesity"?
  • What are some of the main causes of overweight children?
  • Should children go on diets?
  • How do I encourage my child to be more active?
  • What can I do to help my child's diet if he loves snacking on junk food?
  • How can I encourage my child to eat more fruits and vegetables?
  • What are healthy beverages for my child?
  • What should I do if I find my child masturbating?
  • What should I tell my child about masturbation?
  • How do I know if my child's suicidal threats are serious?
  • What do I do if I think my child is suicidal?
Vitamin Supplements For Children 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What are "vitamin supplements"? 
  3. Should I give my child vitamin supplements? 
  4. Can vitamin supplements be dangerous for my child? 
School-Bought Lunches 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. Are school-bought lunches good sources of nutrition? 
  3. How can I encourage my child to eat healthier at school? 
Adolescent Weight Management 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is "child obesity"? 
  3. Can toddlers or young children be overweight? 
  4. What are some of the main causes of overweight children? 
  5. Should children go on diets? 
  6. Can a child outgrow being overweight? 
  7. What is "metabolism"? 
  8. How do I encourage my child to be more active? 
Food Information For Adolescents 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. Will diet sodas help my child maintain his weight? 
  3. Are there any healthy fast food options for children? 
  4. Are low-fat frozen dinners healthy for my child? 
  5. What can I do to help my child's diet if he loves snacking on junk food? 
  6. How can I encourage my child to eat more fruits and vegetables? 
  7. Are organic foods better for my child? 
  8. How much juice should my child consume? 
  9. Is juice a healthy alternative to soda? 
  10. What are healthy beverages for my child? 
  11. Are low fat or fat free cookies good for my child? 
Masturbation 
  1. Dr. Scott Cohen
  2. Is it common for young children to "masturbate"? 
  3. How do children learn about masturbation? 
  4. What should I do if I find my child masturbating? 
  5. What should I tell my child about masturbation? 
  6. Are there any risks to children who masturbate at a young age? 
Self Harm 
  1. Angie Brown
  2. What is self harming? 
  3. Why do people harm themselves? 
  4. Isself harming just attention seeking? 
  5. I'm self harming but can't stop. What shall I do? 
  6. How can I help someone who's self harming? 
  7. I suspect a friend is self harming. How can I be sure? 
  8. Do only women self harm? 
  9. Is self harming something you grow out of? 
  10. Where can I go for help and advice about self harm? 
  11. Are people who are self-harming likely to commit suicide? 
  12. I self harmed and it felt really satisfying. Why does it feel so good? 
  13. Self harming not only physical, is it? 
Coping With Eating Disorders 
  1. Angie Brown
  2. I keep binge eating and then making myself sick. Am I bulimic? 
  3. I think my friend is bulimic but she's in denial. How can I help her? 
  4. I'm depressed and don't feel like eating. Am I anorexic? 
  5. Should I keep my eating disorder secret? 
  6. I suspect my sister is anorexic. What are the signs and how can I be sure? 
  7. How can I try to overcome anorexia? 
  8. Can you ever recover from an eating disorder? 
Childhood Suicide 
  1. Dr. Charles Sophy
  2. What is "suicide" in teens and adolescents? 
  3. What factors make a child at high risk for suicide? 
  4. How do I know if my child's suicidal threats are serious? 
  5. Is suicide common in children? 
  6. What do I do if I think my child is suicidal? 

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