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Weight Management: Teen Version: References

Advisory: replacing saturated fat with healthier fat could lower cardiovascular risks. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/05/01/advisory-replacing-saturated-fat-with-healthier-fat-could-lower-cardiovascular-risks. June 15, 2017. Accessed November 2018.

Cording J. Do kids need omega-3 fats? Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.eatright.org/food/vitamins-and-supplements/types-of-vitamins-and-nutrients/do-kids-need-omega-3-fats. May 13, 2015. Accessed November 2018.

US Department of Agriculture. MyPlate. https://www.myplate.gov/. Accessed September 2021

Wolfram T. Tips to help kids enjoy fruits and veggies. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/snack-and-meal-ideas/get-fruits-and-veggies-to-the-plate. May 16, 2018. Accessed December 2019.

Johnson A. Teach your teen about nutrition facts panel. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.eatright.org/food/nutrition/nutrition-facts-and-food-labels/teach-your-teen-about-nutrition-facts-panels. Updated February 2020. Accessed April 2021.

US Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Take charge of your health: a guide for teenagers. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/take-charge-health-guide-teenagers. December 2016. Accessed November 2018.

Losing weight. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/losing-weight. Accessed December 2019.

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