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Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan? Let's begin by defining what a healthy eating plan is.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a healthy eating plan:

Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
Stays within your daily calorie needs

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Getting Started

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight
How A Dietitian Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Weighless For Life
Healthy Snacking
Eating To Beat Stress
Nutrition Myths & Realities
Eating For Your Metabolism
Do I Have to Give Up My Favorite Comfort Food?
Improving Your Eating Habits
Planning Meals
Cutting Calories