Diets: Weight loss

General Guidelines Weight loss: No real secrets to real results If you focus on the basics, you'll find there's no secret to successful weight loss. Small changes in eating habits and daily activity can make a big difference in getting your weight to a healthy level... Exercise and weight loss Food portion sizes Losing weight Low-fat diet Weight management for adults Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric surgery for weight loss Message board: Surgery for severe obesity Support groups What you should know

Healthy Eating Balanced diet Diet and calories Food guide pyramid Food portion sizes Reading food labels  Calculate your ideal weight  Calculate your body mass index (BMI)  Calculating body frame size

For Children & Teens Weight management for children Weighing too much is not good for your child's health. Being overweight increases your child's risk of having health problems. How can I help my child manage his weight? Healthy diet for children 1 to 11 years of age and adolescents 12 to 18 years of age Healthy Kids in Healthy Places Community Action Forum About Certain Conditions Diabetes: Weight control = improved quality of life Healthy heart diet Your postpartum (after pregnancy) diet