MORE ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS PLANS

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KY Tech Health Tip 45
MORE ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS PLANS
Now that all the popular weight-loss plans of
last year are behind us, what can we do now to
lose weight and keep it off? Admittedly, each
of those programs - Atkins, South Beach and the
Ultimate Weight Solutions of Dr. Phil had some
excellent ideas relating to restricting
carbohydrates, calories and fats. However,
this year the US Department of Agriculture has
updated its pyramid-shaped guide to selecting
food for a healthy diet. We can use this advice
from the new food guide pyramid to help guide
us make smart choices from every food group find
our balance between food and physical activity
and get the most nutrition out of our calories.
The new pyramid looks quite different than
the old one. Guidelines for understanding the
new approach to dietary health are provided
online at their new website www.mypyramid.gov.
The site offers much information, some of it
animated, and also the ability for you to
personalize the plan according to your age, sex
and activity level.
Health Tip 44October 4, 2005
Sonjia Bolt-Back, RNHealth Sciences
InstructorMorehead Youth Development Center
E-mail Sonjia.Back_at_ky.gov