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What do teenagers think about their weight gain?

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A new study shows high numbers of teenagers have negative thoughts about weight gain and are taking rather dramatic action to control it.


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By Amelia Dunn, Teagan Huynh

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A new study shows high numbers of teenagers have negative thoughts about weight gain and are taking rather dramatic action to control it.


Analysts say they are concerned problematic eating behaviours at a young age are increasingly leading to eating disorders years later.


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