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Many parents worry about when they should talk to their child about sex and what they should say. Although you may be nervous, it’s very important that you tell your child about sex so that she learns the correct information. With some thought and planning, you can feel comfortable when you talk to your child about sex.

Teenage boys grow rapidly and gain weight rapidly throughout their adolescent years. For some, it seems impossible for their weight to catch up with their height; they may feel too lean and be sensitive about the lack of mass. For others, prepubescent weight–added to the additional weight gain of the adolescent body–can become too much; they may exceed a recommended weight for their height. Even for teenage boys who walk a middle line between the two weight extremes, eating a health diet is a very important part of good adolescent growth. The basic diet for all body types is the same; more or less weight gain can be dealt with simply by adjusting amounts of particular food types. Regular exercise is also an important component of any good diet.