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On this page: Exercise | Food & Fitness Q&As | Healthy Weight | Nutrition Basics | Problems With Food & Exercise | Sports | Total Well-Being |

  • Exercise

    Articles
    • 5 Facts About Goal Setting
      (Spanish)
    • Compulsive Exercise
      (Spanish)
    • Easy Exercises for Teens
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log Form
    • Making a Change in Your Life
    • Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up
      (Spanish)
    • Sports and Exercise Safety
      (Spanish)
    • Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks
      (Spanish)
    • Strength Training
      (Spanish)
    • T'ai Chi
    • Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
    • Welcome Home Yoga (Video)
    • What if I Want to Quit a Sport?
      (Spanish)
    • Why Exercise Is Wise
      (Spanish)
    • Yoga for Stress Relief
  • Food & Fitness Q&As

    Articles
    • Are There Healthy Fast-Food Options?
    • Does Chewing a Lot Help You Lose Weight?
    • How Can a Vegetarian Get Protein?
    • How Can I Get a Flatter Stomach?
    • How Can I Get Motivated to Exercise?
    • How Can I Make My Thighs Smaller?
    • How Do I Lose Body Fat?
    • Is It Safe to Lift Weights?
    • What Can I Do About Overeating?
    • What Can I Do to Stop Food Cravings?
    • What Does Getting "Complete Proteins" Mean for Vegetarians?
    • What's a Healthy Alternative to Water?
    • Which Foods Will Give Me Energy?
    • Will Eating Fewer Carbs Help Me Lose Weight?
    • Will Lifting Weights Harm My Bones?
  • Healthy Weight

    Articles
    • 5 Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain
    • 5 Ways to Reach a Healthy Weight
      (Spanish)
    • 5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet
    • A Week of Healthy Breakfasts
      (Spanish)
    • Are Detox Diets Safe?
      (Spanish)
    • Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • Easy Exercises for Teens
      (Spanish)
    • Emotional Eating
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise Log Form
    • Food Journal
    • Healthy Breakfast Planner
    • Healthy Weight: Your Personal Plan
    • How Can I Lose Weight Safely?
      (Spanish)
    • How Much Food Should I Eat?
      (Spanish)
    • Motivation and the Power of Not Giving Up
      (Spanish)
    • MyPlate Food Guide
      (Spanish)
    • Staying at a Healthy Weight
      (Spanish)
    • The Deal With Diets
      (Spanish)
    • Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises (Video)
    • What's the Right Weight for My Height?
      (Spanish)
    • When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem
      (Spanish)
    • Your Secrets to Staying Motivated
  • Nutrition Basics

    Articles
    • 5 Reasons to Pack Your Lunch
    • 5 Ways to Get Your 5 a Day
    • A Guide to Eating for Sports
      (Spanish)
    • Beating the Freshman 15
    • Becoming a Vegetarian
      (Spanish)
    • Caffeine
      (Spanish)
    • Calcium
    • Cholesterol
      (Spanish)
    • Cooking Tips and Resources
    • Cystic Fibrosis: Diet and Nutrition
    • Cystic Fibrosis: Sample Menu
    • Dietary Tips for Teens With Cystic Fibrosis
    • Eating Well While Eating Out
      (Spanish)
    • Egg Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • Energy Drinks and Food Bars: Power or Hype?
      (Spanish)
    • Fiber
      (Spanish)
    • Figuring Out Fat and Calories
      (Spanish)
    • Food Allergies
      (Spanish)
    • Food Labels
      (Spanish)
    • Food Safety
    • Go, Slow, and Whoa! A Quick Guide to Healthy Eating
      (Spanish)
    • Healthy Breakfast Planner
    • Healthy Dining Hall Eating
    • How Much Food Should I Eat?
      (Spanish)
    • Lactose Intolerance
      (Spanish)
    • Making a Change in Your Life
    • Milk Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • MyPlate Food Guide
      (Spanish)
    • Nut and Peanut Allergy
      (Spanish)
    • Organic and Other Environmentally Friendly Foods
      (Spanish)
    • Should I Gain Weight?
      (Spanish)
    • Smart Snacking
      (Spanish)
    • Smart Supermarket Shopping
      (Spanish)
    • Soy Foods and Health
      (Spanish)
    • Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks
      (Spanish)
    • The 5-Second Rule
    • Vegan Food Guide
      (Spanish)
    • Vitamin D
    • Vitamins and Minerals
      (Spanish)
    • What's Better: Whole Wheat or Whole Grain?
    • Your Secrets to Healthy Snacking
  • Problems With Food & Exercise

    Articles
    • Binge Eating Disorder
    • Body Image and Self-Esteem
      (Spanish)
    • Compulsive Exercise
      (Spanish)
    • Emotional Eating
      (Spanish)
    • Exercise-Induced Asthma
      (Spanish)
    • Shellfish Allergy
      (Spanish)
  • Sports

    Articles
    • 5 Facts About Goal Setting
      (Spanish)
    • A Guide to Eating for Sports
      (Spanish)
    • Connecting With Your Coach
      (Spanish)
    • Energy Drinks and Food Bars: Power or Hype?
      (Spanish)
    • Making a Change in Your Life
    • Secondhand Smoke
      (Spanish)
    • Sports and Concussions
      (Spanish)
    • Sports and Exercise Safety
      (Spanish)
    • Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks
      (Spanish)
    • What if I Want to Quit a Sport?
      (Spanish)
  • Total Well-Being

    Articles
    • Body Image and Self-Esteem
      (Spanish)
    • How Much Sleep Do I Need?
      (Spanish)
    • Making a Change in Your Life
    • Smart Snacking
      (Spanish)
    • What's the Right Weight for My Height?
      (Spanish)
    • Why Exercise Is Wise
      (Spanish)

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