Weight Management Resource Center

“My 11-year-old son is very active and eats healthy foods, but is still heavy. Will he grow out of the fat, or is there something we can or should do now?” Read our expert's answer.

Are you more than just a few pounds overweight? Get practical information and tools to reduce your weight and health risks.
Don’t make the 10 mistakes that lead to weight gain.
Check your body mass index – use our BMI calculator.
Is your child at a healthy weight? Here’s a BMI calculator for kids 2–19.
Having trouble losing the last 10 pounds? Our experts offer advice.
Low-carb, low-fat, low-cal – do any of these diets really work? Get the facts on low-carb diets, very-low-fat diets, rapid-weight-loss diets and food-combination diets.
Forget the diets: find out what really works for achieving a healthy weight.
Our expert offers advice on counting calories for weight loss.
How many calories can you burn mowing the lawn? Walking? Cleaning house? Use our calorie calculator to find out.
For more information, visit our Fitness Resource Center and our Nutrition Resource Center.

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