Excess weight causes or contributes to more than 30 illnesses, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, gallbladder disease, arthritis, sleep apnea, heartburn, depression and several types of cancers.
People who are overweight can improve their health by losing just 10 to 20 pounds.
Trying to lose weight with strict calorie-reducing diets often leads to binge eating. A new approach to weight control offered by the American Institute for Cancer Research recommends filling at least two-thirds of our plates with fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
For more information on maintaining a healthy weight, see Are You Ready To Lose?
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