EAT BETTER

Today millions of adult Americans are overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra weight puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Lowering your weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.

But many people are confused about how to lose unhealthy weight. The good news is that this may be accomplished by eating healthy, balanced, and well-apportioned meals.

Check out our section on setting goals to find out how to realistically manage a new eating lifestyle.