Weight Control
If you are overweight, you are not alone. Sixty-six percent of
adults in the world
are overweight or obese. Achieving a healthy weight can help you
control your cholesterol,
blood pressure and blood sugar. It might also help you prevent
weight-related diseases,
such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers.
Eating too much or
not being physically active enough will make you overweight. To
maintain your weight,
the calories you eat must equal the energy you burn. To lose
weight, you must use
more calories than you eat.
- Choosing low-fat,low-calorie foods
- Eating smaller
portions
- Drinking water instead of sugary drinks
- Being
physically active