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The Deal With Diets (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
With all the focus on dieting, how do you figure out what's healthy and what isn't? Read this article to get the basics on dieting.
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Lesson 5.2 of 4
Eating Disorders & Body Image
When does worrying about food or my body stop being normal?
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Body Image and Self-Esteem (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
When your body changes, so can your image of yourself. Find out how your body image affects your self-esteem and what you can do.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
For some people, worries about appearance become extreme and upsetting, interfering with their lives, a condition called body dysmorphic disorder.
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Binge Eating Disorder (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Binge eating is a type of eating disorder. This article explains what it is, how to recognize it, and how to get help.
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Emotional Eating (for Teens) (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
We've all eaten a whole bag of chips out of boredom or while cramming for a big test. Learn more about emotional eating, and how to manage it, in this article for teens.
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Compulsive Exercise (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
Compulsive exercise can lead to serious health problems. Lots of people don't know when they've crossed the line from healthy to unhealthy activity.
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OASH Women's Health 5–10 min
Body image | Office on Women's Health (opens in a new tab, leaves TeenWell)
A healthy body image means you feel comfortable in your body and you feel good about the way you look.
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