body types

BODY TYPE
TV shows, movies, and magazines show pictures of people who are thin. Does that mean being thin is good? Not necessarily.
People come in all different shapes and sizes, and the best weight for you is one that is right for your individual body type and size. It can be bad to be too thin if you are eating less food than your body needs. Eating enough food is like putting gas in your car. If you don't, it stops working!
Being overweight is not good either. Kids who are overweight may not be getting the right nutrition, this means they are eating a lot of fat and calories. Besides maybe they are not eating the nutrients to stay healthy and strong. Eating a variety of healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, is the best way to stay healthy.
Everyone needs to eat a healthy, balanced diet to grow, to go to school and to play, and for just felling good. So read on to find out how you'll know what the right weight is for you.

Genes Matter
Your genes have a lot to say about what your weight will be. But that's only part of the story. Being overweight can run in someone's family, but it may not be because of their genes. Eating a lot and making no exercise is a reason why family members are overweight.
When the kids eat right and exercise, most can be a healthy and happy weight that is right for them. It can change depending the way you want to look.
How much you weigh is a balance between the calories you eat and the calories you use. If you eat more calories than your body needs to use, you will be overweight. For example: If you spend your free time watching TV, your body won't use as many calories as it would if you played basketball, skated, or went for a walk.
If you are in balance, your weight will stay right for you as you grow. But if you eat more and exercise less, you may become overweight. On the other hand, if you eat less and exercise more, you may lose too much weight.