Figuring Out Food

Teen Life     From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor     Teens often have a complicated relationship with food. There are those who eat too much and those who eat too little. Some opt for organic only, while others don't go a day without a trip to McDonalds. Here what you need to know about eating right and making diet changes when you need to.     Eight Easy, Healthy Snacks for Teens   Did you know that healthy snacks can be the building block of a healthy teen diet? Here are eight ideas for easy, healthy snacks to munch on after school, before sports practice or when hanging out with friends... READ NOW   School Cafeteria Do's an Don'ts   Cafeteria food isn't exactly known for being nutritious, but if you stick to a couple of simple rules, you can make it through lunchtime without sacrificing your health (or going hungry) Here are some tips on how to eat healthy at school... READ NOW   Before You Start a Diet   Youth and dieting is a very controversial issue. While obesity in children and teens is at an all time high in the Western world, the reality of eating disorders and unrealistic ideals can't be ignored. Some teens really do need to lose weight but many do not. How can you tell if you should go on a diet? We have eight questions you must ask yourself before going on any sort of weight loss program... READ NOW   How Eating Fast Food Affects the Health of Teens   Eating frequent fast food meals causes teens and young adults to gain more weight and face an increased risk of developing insulin resistance according to the results of a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).. READ NOW Follow us on:         Related Searches Healthy Snacks Teen Diets Cafeteria Lunches How to Diet Teen Pregnancy Featured Articles Encouraging Positive Body Image in Teens Body Image and Self Esteem 101 Natural Healthy Eating Tips Eating Disorder Assessment Quiz Healthy Eating Choices for Pregnant Teens Make These Healthy Snacks for Teens More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com