The Emotional Side The way your teenager views themselves largely depends on their physical appearance, or body image.
Most teens unfairly compare themselves to their peers with different genetics and body types, creating a negative body image that can be devastating to their performance at school and emotional health.
A diet for teenagers is important, but it's not simply a physical health issue.
Overweight teens are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and low self-esteem than most children.
While you're helping your teen lose weight you should address the diet issues alongside the emotional issues.
Your teen must be willing to commit to losing weight, and with your support they will very likely gain improved self-esteem and become physically healthier.
Health Risks Associated with Being Overweight Aside from the increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke from being overweight, there are other lesser known conditions that can be avoided by improving the diet and exercise habits of your teen.
Overweight teens are also at an increased risk of:

• Asthma - Difficulty breathing.
  
• Arthritis - Damaged and painful joints.
  
• Sleep Apnea - Not breathing properly during sleep, causing fatigue.
  
• Fatty Liver - The accumulation of fat in the liver that can cause permanent damage.
  
• Gallstones - Hardened bile in the gallbladder that may be extremely painful and require surgery.
  
• High Blood Pressure - Causes the heart to work harder to pump blood, increasing bodily stress.
  

Many of these problems can turn into even more serious issues later on in life.
You can make a difference in your teenager's weight loss plan.