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" &amp;quot;My friend is gaining a ton of weight rapidly. She plays soccer year-round, but she eats junk food and drinks soda nonstop. How should I tell her she&amp;#039;s being unhealthy?&amp;quot; Cassie, 15, Knoxville, TN Your friend probably knows that she is gaining weight, and we understand your concern for her, Cassie. If you&amp;#039;re worried about her health, there are a few things you can do to try to help. Start by talking to her first. Ask if she&amp;#039;s feeling okay, whether she has a lot of stress, and what her energy levels are like. Hopefully that will lead to a conversation about her overall health, which should include weight. A sudden weight gain can sometimes be a sign of a medical problem, so you might want to suggest your friend talk with her doctor about her eating patterns. You could also tell her that you want to eat healthier, and suggest you both work on this together (but only if your friend is concerned about her eating). If nothing else, at least model healthy eating when you both are together: Sometimes you can say more by example than you can in words. It&amp;#039;s important to ask your friend questions first, then be a support system and a role model for her. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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