For more information, check these websites:

Weight-Control Information Network, NIH National Institute of Diabetes Digestive and Kidney Diseases

     What is a healthy weight?

     What about waist circumference?

     What are the health risks of being overweight or
       obese?

     How to rate diet programs

     Sample walking program

Department of Health and Human Services and USDA

     Finding Your Way to a Healthier You: Based on the
       Dietary Guidelines for Americans

NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

     Tips for cutting back on saturated fat and cholesterol

Food and Drug Administration

     Make Your Calories Count: Use the Nutrition Facts
       Label for Healthy Weight Management*

www.fitness.gov

     www.fitness.gov is the health, physical activity, fitness and
     sports information website of the President's Council on
     Physical Fitness and Sports.


* Note: This website requires Flash Animation Software. The website is also available in plain text format and pdf format. To view pdf files, you can download Adobe Reader for free.

Last Modified: March 13, 2009 12:59 PM