RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
To successfully manage your weight, follow these basic guidelines:
- Eat a healthy,
well-balanced diet . - Balance physical activity with diet to maintain your desired weight.
Aerobic exercise will help increase muscle tissue and burn calories. - Gradually adjust your eating habits to encourage a permanent lifestyle change. You may need counseling and behavior modification to change your diet.
- Avoid alcohol, or drink in moderation.
RESOURCES
A registered dietitian is an excellent resource for individualized weight management. The registered dietitian can provide information on classes and programs available in your community.
The Federal Trade Commission offers consumer brochures that evaluate commercial weight management programs.
Note: 1 calorie equals 1000 calories or 1 kilocalorie.
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