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What if you're an overweight kid who wants to lose weight but finds it hard to because you have to deal with school and other things?

Courtney Fose, RD, MS
Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Courtney Fose is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has worked as a Dietitian since 2009, and received her MS in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Arkansas in 2016.

Courtney Fose, RD, MS

Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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It is important to have a healthy diet as a teenager. WikiHow has an article that can help you here: https://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Healthy-Diet-As-a-Teenager

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I am 12, and I just now weigh 90 pounds. Is that bad?

Courtney Fose, RD, MS
Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Courtney Fose is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has worked as a Dietitian since 2009, and received her MS in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Arkansas in 2016.

Courtney Fose, RD, MS

Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Talk to your pediatrician or family physician. They can help you plot your height and weight on a growth chart. Your doctor will be able to discuss if you are growing at an appropriate rate.

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Can people with a low platelet count diet?

Courtney Fose, RD, MS
Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Courtney Fose is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has worked as a Dietitian since 2009, and received her MS in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Arkansas in 2016.

Courtney Fose, RD, MS

Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Your doctor is the best person to ask. They can talk to you about your platelet count and appropriate diet options for your medical history.

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How can I tell if I'm overweight?

Courtney Fose, RD, MS
Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Courtney Fose is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has worked as a Dietitian since 2009, and received her MS in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Arkansas in 2016.

Courtney Fose, RD, MS

Master's Degree, Clinical Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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You can calculate your Body Mass Index [BMI]. WikiHow has a great article on that here: https://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-Your-Body-Mass-Index

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