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Weighing In: What are exchanges?
Dear Heather: What does it mean when people say they are "counting exchanges?"
Dear MyDietExercise.com community member: Weight control is a simple equation of calories in versus calories out. But we all know that counting those calories can be overwhelming.
When you're dealing with numbers in the hundreds, it's easy to lose count. That is why many weight loss programs have you count servings or "exchanges" instead of calories. Many people find it easier to track smaller numbers.
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Expert & Community Posts
Feeding A Child With No Appetite
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert...challenge ensuring their child is getting adequate calories each day. In addition to natural... Read more »
Weighing In: Can I drink regular soda in moderation?
By Heather Reese , Health ExpertQuestion: I know regular soda is high in calories but everything is okay in moderation. So is it... Read more »
Drinking Calories
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...know that’s not true.They also used to say that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie. But now... Read more »
Weighing In: How many grams of sugar should you eat per day?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...because sugar has no nutrition value other than adding calories. It is recommended that all... Read more »
Diet Foods Do Not Equal Weight Loss
By Heather Reese , Health Expert...soda, low-fat and/or sugar-free snacks and lower calorie versions of our favorite foods. There... Read more »
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Percent Daily Value
These numbers tell you how much of the daily recommended intake the food item meets for a 2,000 calorie diet. For example, if a food label has 18 percent daily value of total fat, than one serving of... Read more »Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
...history than your risk is even higher. If you are overweight, try cutting down on high sugar, high calorie foods and added sugars to decrease your total calorie intake and allow for weight loss.... Read more »Sugar
...levels for sugar, and this is because sugar has no nutrition value. Sugar simply affects taste and calorie level. Grams of sugar are included in the total grams of carbohydrate on the food label.... Read more »The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...temperature regulation Lubricating body tissue Fat is the most concentrated form of energy. It provides 9 calories per gram, more than double the amount of calories from carbohydrates and... Read more »The Skinny on Dietary Fats
...temperature regulationLubricating body tissue Fat is the most concentrated form of energy. It provides 9 calories per gram, more than double the amount of calories from carbohydrates and... Read more »Images
Medications
...medication is used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior... Read more »
...medication is used along with a doctor-approved reduced-calorie diet, exercise, and behavior... Read more »
...(sye-BYOU-truh-meen)Uses This medication is used along with a low-calorie diet to help... Read more »
...is also used along with a doctor-approved, reduced-calorie diet as an aid to help significantly... Read more »
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Low-Carb Gets Results
August 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different... Read summary »
High-Fat Foods Increase Breast Cancer Risk
April 02, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Too much fat in your diet may increase your risk for breast cancer, according to new findings. The newly released National... Read summary »
Some insomniacs may have unhealthy diets
October 03, 2008A small study has found that people who have insomnia may be less likely to eat at home, which can mean eating food high in fat and calories. One... Read summary »
Protein for breakfast may keep dieters on track
September 12, 2008A new study suggests that adding a serving of protein to your breakfast may help keep dieters full and satisfied during the day. The study on... Read summary »
Plant sterols in orange juice reduce cholesterol, heart risks
October 02, 2008One gram of plant sterols added to reduced-calorie orange juice may reduce cardiovascular risks, a new study has found. Patients in the study who... Read summary »
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