Center for Young Women's Health
Gluten-Free Diet: Eating At Home vs. Away
There are two basic approaches to preparing gluten–free food in your kitchen when your teen must follow a gluten–free diet. Both approaches present different challenges, but allow for your teen […]
Read more »Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
What does a typical day on the gluten–free diet look like? Gluten-Free Sample Menu Gluten-Free Sample Menu Breakfast Scrambled eggs with cheese Gluten-free toast with butter Apple Lunch 100% beef […]
Read more »Calcium
Calcium is a mineral that helps build strong bones. Calcium is also necessary for many of your body’s functions, such as blood clotting and nerve and muscle function. During the […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: General Information
What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are complex medical and psychiatric illnesses that affect a person’s physical and mental health, involving intense emotions and disordered behaviors related to food. These […]
Read more »Eating Disorders: Causes, Signs and Symptoms
Causes There are many theories about what causes eating disorders. There is rarely one cause; most eating disorders are caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Sometimes […]
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