Weight Control The ratio of weight-to-height is called body mass index (BMI). For adults, BMI is a common tool to classify them as normal (healthy) weight, overweight, or obese. Waist measurement, alone, is another tool. For children and teens, a BMI-for-age and how this compares to other boys or girls their same age is needed. […]
Weight Control Eating mindfully is one way to practice mindfulness. Being aware of every bite you eat by being present in that moment allows you to taste and savor food more completely. You will be less distracted by what is going on around you, which may help cut down on portions, realize when you’re full,
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Weight Control * Calories from snacking throughout the day add up quickly. * To find out how many calories you get from snacks, keep a food journal. * Use a tracking tool, such as smartphone apps like MyFitness Pal. * Once you see where excess calories come from, eat less and move more. * Instead
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Weight Control 1. Make physical activity a fun part of your life! Take a fitness or dance class with family or friends. Join a team sport. 2. Use your smartphone for health’s sake! Download free apps to help you set up and keep track of your weight, physical activity, and food intake. 3. Build muscle
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MEDICAL NEWS Your body has a process for taking food and turning it into energy. This is known as your metabolism. Some diets and exercise plans claim to raise metabolism so you can lose more weight. How does this work, and is it even true? Does exercise boost metabolism? Exercise burns calories, and you’ll continue
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HEALTHY EATING Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying that a potato isn’t a vegetable, it’s a starch. Actually, a potato is a starchy vegetable, so it’s both! Are potatoes healthy? Potatoes are higher in starch and calories than other vegetables. But that doesn’t mean you should never eat them. Like any food, enjoy potatoes in
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HEALTHY EATING Many kids struggle to be at a healthy weight. They may be overweight or obese. Childhood obesity can cause serious health problems now and later in life. There is no simple fix, but there are ways we can help children get or stay healthy. What is childhood obesity? In adults, a BMI of
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HEALTHY EATING Losing weight can be challenging. It means you have to change your eating and exercise habits. But does it mean you have to give up all the foods you love? Many myths about a healthy diet can make the task harder than it needs to be. But the truth is, you can change
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WELL-BEING Do you want to lose weight, quit smoking, eat healthier, get fit, manage stress, drink less alcohol? First, ask yourself: Are you ready to change? Meg Baker, director of Employee Wellness at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says while the focus on self-improvement is good, you must be ready to make a change
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WELL-BEING Would you choose that soda if you were told how many miles you needed to walk to burn off the calories? You’d choose a lower calorie drink if you saw signs explaining how many miles you would need to walk to burn off the calories in that sugary drink. Research at Johns Hopkins, reported
