Unwarranted dieting retards growth and delays puberty.
D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001828:Body Image; D002648:Child; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D011628:Puberty, Delayed / Q000209:etiology*