Overweight and obesity have more than doubled since the mid-seventies. Being overweight increases the risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gall bladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and some respiratory problems and cancers. Whether you want to lose weight or maintain your weight, helpful information is available on obesity and nutrition on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. |
Healthy tips
Eat a variety of foods including plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grain products. Also include low fat daily products, lean meats, poultry, fish and legumes. Drink lots of water and go easy on the salt, sugar, alcohol and saturated fat. Good nutrition is part of an overall healthy lifestyle that also includes regular physical activity, not smoking, and stress management. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
Find a calorie calculator and menu planner on the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute website.
Learn more about Delicious Decisions , an easy to use interactive guide for healthy eating on the American Heart Association website.
