There are many behavioral strategies that are used on adults, which can be successfully applied to teens, such as:1. Self monitoring and recording the food they eat2. Increased physical activity3. Slowing the rate at which they eat their food4. Limiting the time and place they eat 5. Provide them with rewards and incentives Hopefully you are inspired to help your teen with any weight issues they have. However, it is easier to prevent a teen from being overweight, than it is to treat it. Where prevention is concerned, this book focuses on educating the parents about providing their children with a good nutritional diet and plenty of physical activity. It's also important to help teens build their self esteem, and address any psychological issues that they have.