The Dr Oz School Challenge: Weight Loss for Teens

Doctor Oz along with HeathCorps and Chiquita started the Dr Oz School Challenge 60 days ago – a Weight Loss for Teens program.  Dr Oz took 6 Overweight Teens from New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, New York and put them on this Weight Loss for Teens program to teach them how to eat healthy.  Dr Oz never focuses on losing weight for a teen, because they are supposed to be growing.  Instead, Dr Oz focuses on how many inches the teen’s waists are. 

Dr Oz sent Jake Ross, a HealthCorps Advisor, to check in on Carlos and Anastasia at their homes to see if they are eating healthy foods.  Carlos had no fruits in his refrigerator, just cheese and loads of sugar and junk foods.  Jake fixed Carlos’ diet by filling his fridge with fruits and veggies to get him back on the Weight Loss for Teens program.  Anastasia was caught in the middle of making macaroni and cheese with cheese, butter, milk, and macaroni.  Jake revamped the macaroni and cheese recipe to make a healthy and diet version using reduced fat cheddar cheese, whole grain pasta, fat free milk, olive oil and broccoli, which is high in calcium and antioxidants.

Dr. Oz said that his Weight Loss for Teens program resulted in the 6 teens losing 20 pounds total and an average of 1″ from each of their waists!  To kick the Weight Loss for Teens program to another level, Doctor Oz gave same great After School Snacks and tips that you should definitely check out!  Kudos to all of the students at New Utrecht High School, and keep up the great work!  Have you been following Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss for Teens program?  If so, please share with everyone how it is going in the comment section below!