In this episode, I explain: 

• Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teens
• What a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standards
• How small changes in the school food environment can led to improvements in BMI for more than 14,000 kids aged 5–18
• Simple ways parents and teens can team up around school lunches:
  • Talking about cafeteria choices
  • Packing balanced homemade lunches (even just 1–2 times per week)
  • Swapping juice and sugary snacks for water, protein, fruits, and veggies
  • Working with schools or PTAs to encourage healthier option
• If your teen eats at school most days and you’re worried about their weight, hormones, or energy, this episode will give you practical, realistic ideas to start using this week.

🔗 Referenced Study:
 Chandran A, Burjak M, Petimar J, et al. Changes in Body Mass Index Among School-Aged Youths Following Implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. JAMA Pediatrics. 2023;177(4):401–409. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.5828

Do you worry your teen is gaining weight quickly or seems hungry all the time?
Are you afraid this could lead to prediabetes or diabetes later in life?

That’s why I created “Healthy Weight Starts with Healthy Habits": A 7-Day Hormone Reset Program for Teens.

In just seven days, teens begin to understand their hunger signals, learn how to build meals that keep them full longer, improve their sleep habits. 

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I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

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