Diets and Weight Loss
222 Articles & Excerpts
Parenting Tips: Overweight Child
by National Institute of Health
Healthy eating and physical activity habits are key to your child's well-being. Eating too much and exercising too little can lead to overweight and related health problems that can follow children into their adult years.
Risks of Being Overweight: Diabetes, Heart disease, Cancer ...
by National Institute of Health
If you are overweight, you are more likely to develop certain health problems. You can improve your health by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds. Weighing too much may increase your risk for developing many health problems.
Dieting and Gallstones: Is There A Connection?
by National Institute of Health
Gallstones are clusters of solid material that form in the gallbladder. The most common type is made mostly of cholesterol. Gallstones may occur as one large stone or as many small ones. They vary in size and may be as large as a golf ball or as small as
Obesity: Health Risks
by Health Canada
The number of Canadians who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. Obesity is a risk factor in a number of chronic diseases. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is important to reduce the risk of those diseases
A Balanced Diet
 The Jerusalem Diet: The One Day Approach to Reach Your Ideal Weight - and Stay There
by Ted Haggard
The Jerusalem Diet is a remarkably simple and flexible plan that will transform your perspective on food, diets, and health. You'll rediscover how to relax and enjoy life, moving steadily toward your ideal weight while still taking pleasure in the foods
Personalize Your Program
 Lose Those Last 10 Pounds: The 28-Day Foolproof Plan to a Healthy Body
by Denise Austin
No matter how much weight you lose in the course of your dieting and exercise, those last 10 pounds are always the hardest. Whether you are dreading your high school reunion, have just had a baby, are going through a physical rehabilitation, are under
Obesity: America's Disease
 The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery : How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life
by Louis J. Flancbaum, M.D.
Whether you're already planning to have weight-loss surgery or are still trying to decide, here is what you need to know about the operation that could save your life. If you are considering weight-loss surgery, you are not alone.
Healthy Eating : Veggies, Whole Grains, Added Sugars
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Like fruits and vegetables, whole grains are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The Dietary Guidelines recommend at least three ounces of whole grains per day. One slice of bread, one cup of breakfast cereal, or one-half cup of cooked rice
Healthy Eating : Portion Sizes, Calories and Nutrients, Fruits
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
According to the Dietary Guidelines, there is room for what's known as a discretionary calorie allowance. This is for when people meet their recommended nutrient intake without using all their calories. Hentges compares the idea to a household budget.
Healthy Eating: Step by Step Guide
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Most Americans consume too many calories and not enough nutrients, according to the latest revision to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Currently, the typical American diet is low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and high in saturated fat
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Weight-Loss Drugs
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
All of the prescription weight-loss drugs work by suppressing the appetite except for Xenical (orlistat). Approved by the FDA in 1999, Xenical is the first in a new class of anti-obesity drugs known as lipase inhibitors.
Losing Weight: Food Labels, Physical Activity
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Most health experts recommend a combination of a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for weight loss. In addition to helping to control weight, physical activity decreases the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and reduces the risk
Losing Weight: Setting a Goal, Changing Eating Habits
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The first step to weight loss is setting a realistic goal. By using a BMI chart and consulting with your health care provider, you can determine what is a healthy weight for you. Studies show that you can improve your health with just a small amount
Losing Weight: More than Counting Calories
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
More than 60 percent of American adults are either overweight or obese. Excess weight and physical inactivity account for more than 300,000 premature deaths annually in the United States-second only to smoking. We ask the experts how to safely lose weight
Diet and Exercise Delay Type 2 Diabetes
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A government study indicates that regular exercise and a low-fat diet can dramatically delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes.
Facts About Liposuction: How Liposuction Works
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Surgery offers a quick fix for fat, but carries certain risks. Patients can protect themselves by asking questions and having realistic expectations. Conceptually, liposuction (or lipoplasty) is a straightforward technique in which excess fatty tissue
Diet and Blood Pressure
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
If you are overweight and have high blood pressure, a first step is to lose weight, usually through a combination of calorie reduction and increased physical activity. Eating certain kinds of food and avoiding others also may help you reduce your blood pr
Taking the Fat Out of Food : Reducing Dietary Fat
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Fat replacers may be carbohydrate-, protein- or fat-based substances. The first to hit the market used carbohydrate as the main ingredient. Avicel, for example, is a cellulose gel introduced in the mid-1960s as a food stabilizer.
Taking the Fat Out of Food : Fat Rreplacers, Olestra
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Fat replacers may be carbohydrate-, protein- or fat-based substances. The first to hit the market used carbohydrate as the main ingredient. Avicel, for example, is a cellulose gel introduced in the mid-1960s as a food stabilizer.
Taking the Fat Out of Food
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Many favorite foods are now available in lower fat versions. Some of these contain substitutes for animal or vegetable fats. But does this mean you'll be consuming less fat and fewer calories?
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