Weight

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• Losing Weight: Brandon’s Story (Video)

  Brandon started biking and it changed his life. Find out how he got healthy.

• Getting Muscles

  Kids might wish for bigger muscles, but that kind of grown-up muscle isn't possible until a kid is older. Find out more in this article for kids.

• Be a Fit Kid

  A lot of people talk about fit kids, but how do you become one? Here are five rules to live by, if you want to eat right, be active, and maintain a healthy weight.

• Should I Gain Weight?

  Some kids think they're too thin and want to gain weight. Find out more in this article for kids.

• What Kids Say About: Weight

  We wanted to know what kids have to say about weight problems, so we asked more than 1,000 boys and girls. Find out what they said.

• What Being Overweight Means

  Being overweight has become a serious problem for many kids and adults. Find out what it means to be overweight in this article just for kids.

• Body Mass Index (BMI)

  Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. BMI, although not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, is often a good way to check on how a kid is growing.

• Is Dieting OK for Kids?

  What is dieting and should kids do it, too? Find out in this article for kids.

• What’s the Right Weight for Me?

  TV shows, movies, and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is best? Not necessarily. Find out more by reading this article for kids.