Health & Fitness
Putting Obesity
in its Place
With obesity hindering the lives of over 25 percent of adolescents, nutrition and fitness have become more important than ever in the defense against weight-related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. So why are so many kids still overweight? According to the surgeon general, only about half of Americans between the ages of 12 and 21 exercise regularly, with one-quarter of them getting no exercise at all.
Personal trainers, Nicholas Burnett and Vincent Chen of Gold Medal Fitness in New Jersey, shed some light on important questions regarding teen health and fitness, as well as offer a simple fitness plan that will have you up and at ‘em in no time.
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Ask an Expert:
Next year at this time, I'll be on my own at college. That's why my New Year's resolution is to eat right and stay in shape— without my mother nagging me! Got any pointers?
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What's Behind Your Smile
If you think dentists just check for cavities, think again. A dentist can diagnose and possibly help kids suffering from a list of health problems, from smoking to eating disorders. Teeth offer clues about people’s health and habits.
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Recipe:
Snow Pudding
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Years ago, when my mother made the recipe for this airy, elegant confection (so named because it is as white as snow), it appeared on pamphlets that were included in boxes of gelatin packets. When I wanted to make Snow Pudding myself, the recipe no longer appeared on the pamphlets, likely because it contains raw egg whites. Fortunately, a copy remained in Mom’s recipe drawer. Let it snow!
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