Tools For Prevention
Quick weight loss methods don't provide lasting results. Weight loss methods that rely on diet aids like drinks, prepackaged foods, or diet pills don't work in the long run. Whether you lose weight on your own or with a group, remember that the most important changes are long term. No matter how much weight you have to lose, modest goals and a slow course will increase your chances of both losing the weight and keeping it off.
-- The United States Department of Health & Human Services
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BMI Calculator - Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Use this BMI Calculator to figure your BMI and then refer to the chart to see ranges for a healthy BMI...More... |
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In order to lose weight you need to eat less calories per day than your body needs. To lose 1lb a week you need a negative calorie balance of 500 calories per day. To lose weight at 2lb a week you need to reduce your calorie intake by 1000 calories a day.. Use this Calorie Intake Calculator to tell you what your current calorie intake has to be to maintain your weight...More... |
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Factors used to calculate calorie expenditure are based on ACSM's Compendium of Physical Activity. This guide can be used to quickly compare the effects of different exercises on your total energy expenditure. The Calories Burned Calculator tells you how many calories you can burn for a specific type of activity...More... |
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