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Weight ManagementWeight management is about balancing calories consumed with the calories our body "burns off." It is important to consume foods that keep our calories at a desirable level and that also provide sufficient nutrients to keep us healthy. We may lose weight on the “diet of the day” but our bodies may suffer if our food intake provides little nutrition. These articles and links provide guidance on choosing foods and planning an activity level for your optimum weight. Eating WiselyHow Should You Spend Your Calorie Salary? Spending Your Calorie Salary – Youth Version Avoid Portion Distortion with MyPyramid’s Specific Guidelines Making the Most of Our Dessert Calories Understand the Difference Between Naturally Occurring and Added Sugars; Reading the Nutritional Food Label Do You REALLY Know How Much You Eat? The Power of One Dietary Change in Losing Weight Balancing Calories with Physical ActivityWalk, and Enjoy the View! 30 Steps to a Healthier You
This video is about walking more when you eat more during vacation, but I hope you find it helpful for at home also.
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Additional ResourcesSmall Steps to Health and Wealth (TM) Let’s Move (Source: White House, US Dept. Health & Human Services, USDA, US Dept. of Education) Weight Management (Source: USDA nutrition.gov) Aim for a Healthy Weight (Source: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health) |
