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Back to Basics for Healthy Weight Loss
10/18/2018While there are plenty of ways to lose weight, maintaining weight loss is often difficult. The key to maintaining a healthy weight for the long haul is all about balance.
While there are plenty of ways to lose weight, maintaining weight loss is often difficult. The key to maintaining a healthy weight for the long haul is all about balance.
Gaining or regaining weight can be just as difficult as losing weight. Here are some tips on gaining muscle or bone mass without adding extra fat.
The amount of food a woman needs during pregnancy depends on a number of things including her body mass index, or BMI, before pregnancy, the rate at which she gains weight, age and appetite. All pregnant women should eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods each day. It may also be necessary to...
For a healthy eating plan, choose a variety of foods from all of the MyPlate food groups regularly.
Researchers have observed this effect on body weight in kids of all ages – even infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Though following very low calorie diets may result in rapid weight loss in the short term, slow and steady wins the weight loss race. The most successful weight loss plans combine diet, exercise and behavioral therapy.
Teen years are marked by rapid growth and changing bodies. Balanced nutrition and regular physical activity will help teens grow into their healthy weight.
The secret to making weight cutoffs in sports such as wrestling or rowing is staying at a healthy weight all season long. Follow these tips to safely stay ready for competition.
Achieve optimal physical and cognitive development, maintain a healthy weight, enjoy food and reduce the risk of chronic disease through appropriate eating habits and regular physical activity.
Get outside and be active, encouraging a healthy weight for your whole family in order to prevent heart disease, cancer and stroke.
For a healthy weight, it's important for adults to balance physical activity with food and beverage intake. While food choices are important, there's increasing evidence that many of us are drinking our way to weight problems, too.
Expand into a menu-planning opportunity, individually or in teams, using MyPlate as the guide to a healthy meal.
A healthy weight for kids is about much more than numbers.
You've probably heard that the Mediterranean diet can make your heart healthier, protect against cancer and even help you live longer. But did you know it also is a great pick for kids? The Mediterranean diet includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, fish and healthy fats...
Regardless, one key strategy for maintaining a healthy weight is to limit added sugar.
A mother's food and nutrition choices before and during pregnancy can contribute to the future health of her children. For pregnant women, key habits include eating a variety of foods, ensuring adequate intake of vitamins and minerals, gaining an appropriate amount of weight, participating in...
If you're concerned about what your child does (or doesn't) eat, the solution could be as close as your kitchen table. Gathering around the table to eat as a family has all kinds of benefits. Family meals allow parents to be role models who create a supportive environment that promotes...
For example, some children with cancer have trouble eating enough to stay at a healthy weight, while other children — especially after treatment ends — face a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese.
At least 60 minutes of activity a day helps older children and adolescents grow strong bones and muscles, build endurance and maintain a healthy weight.
Done well, a parent establishes a solid foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits; if not, a child’s relationship with food may suffer and even result in disordered eating problems.