2006-12-21 02:58:27 · 16 answers · asked by becca 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yes, but only to a certain point.
2006-12-21 03:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by mia2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Even though teens are still young, they shouldn't get too big or too small. They need to try to stay an average weight. Whatever eating habits teens have right now, they will probably keep them the rest of their lives. So it's better for a teen to have a good eating habit now than later on, because they may not get it. They need to eat good meals a day and not just junk food. But schools are now trying to make the choices at school healthier, so that will help a little.
2006-12-21 03:02:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because by the time you are a teen, your health and eating habits are well established. I'm not saying a teen should be obsessed with being skinny but if a teen is significantly overweight because of overeating/bad eating habits and lack of exercise then they will be an adult with the same problems... It's better to get it under control now instead of waiting until you're older.
2006-12-21 03:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... honestly, i do all the time! Everyone gets mad when i call myself fat wexplaning that i am not at all fat! I wear a edium and sometimes even a small and i wear a six or a 5 in jeans! So, listen if you're obeise then... yea... but don't get on the worried side if you're not ok!
2006-12-21 03:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by jasonsbabyforever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some respects - yes. Not enough to go anorexic or bullemic, but keep control of it. Fats, grease, alcohol intake, etc. Parents should encourage it and help as well. I have a sister whose daughter is WAY overweight and she is only 9 years of age. How depressing for her!! Kids are cruel nowadays and overweight kids do not need to give them a reason!!!
2006-12-21 03:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by curiousgeorgette 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, If you keep your weight in check at an early age, it will help you keep it under control when you get older. Proper diet, excercise, and a clear mind are all good things to try to keep.
2006-12-21 03:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by golden rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they are overweight, but they shouldn't worry, because that never helped anyone. They should just eat healthily and exercise until they are a healthy weight. HTH : )
2006-12-21 03:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teens, or anyone for that matter, shouldn't worry about their weight, they should do something about their weight.
2006-12-21 03:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by Phlow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think worrying will do any good, but teens should eat right, exercise and watch their weight.
Out of control teens become grossly obese adults.
2006-12-21 03:00:39 · answer #9 · answered by Captain Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT AT ALL IM 17 AND DONT LIKE MY BODY MASS BUT I HAVE LEARNED TO DEAL WITH THE WAY I AM ITS SUPER NORMAL TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR APPERANCE BUT YOU JUST NEED TO KNOW YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE AND LOVE YOURSELF FOR HOW YOU LOOK I NOW KNOW I AM BEAUTYFUL AND THATS MORE IMPORTANT THAN WHATS ON THE OUTSIDE.
2006-12-21 03:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by Monica G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋