Healthy Eating for Weight Loss
Losing weight sensibly and safely
requires an all-around approach that includes setting reasonable weight-loss
goals, changing eating habits, and getting adequate exercise. A lifestyle based
on healthy eating and regular physical activity can help you look better, feel
better and have more energy. What is Your
Health Profile?
Some weight-related health problems
include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels,
osteoarthritis and sleep apnea. The more overweight you are, the more likely
you are to have health problems. Weight-loss can help improve the harmful
effects of being overweight.
Should you lose weight? The
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a weight-for-height chart and shows healthy and not-so-healthy
weight ranges. It is a reliable tool to estimate your body fat and health risks
associated with being overweight. If you are overweight, losing as little as 5
to 10 percent of your body weight may improve many of the problems linked to
being overweight. |