a place to start is 5-2-1-0: 5 servings of fruits and veggies per day (1/2 cup per serving) 1 hr of moderate or greater exercise ~0 sugary drinks (drink lots of water instead) other proven tips include eating breakfast eating more meals cooked at home getting enough sleep. a visit to your doctor would be important to look for complications and to think about medical causes. a nutritionist is also a great idea to customize a nutrition plan. one other tip try to incorporate exercise into her favorite activities. if she loves to read then consider some mini-exercise pedals so she can work out while reading. or maybe when watching tv have her dance or do jumping jacks during the show.
my 13-year-old daughter is overweight. how can i help her lose weight?