Diet - Calories

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Diet - Calories: Recommendations

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Recommendations for limiting calories:

• Do not eat meat more than once a day. Fish and poultry are recommended instead of red or processed meats because they are less fattening.
• Avoid frying food because your food absorbs the fats from the cooking oils and this increases your dietary fat intake. Bake or broil food instead. If you do fry, use polyunsaturated oils, such as corn oil.
• Cut down on your salt intake, whether it be table salt, or flavor intensifiers that contain salt such as monosodium glutamate (MSG).
• Include adequate fiber in your diet. Fiber is found in green leafy vegetables, fruit, beans, bran flakes, nuts, root vegetables, and whole grain foods.
• Do not eat more than 4 eggs per week. Although they are a good source of protein and low in saturated fat, eggs are very high in cholesterol, and should be eaten in moderation for that reason.
• Choose fresh fruit for desserts rather than cookies, cake, or pudding.
• Too much of anything has its drawbacks, whether it be calories, or a particular type of food. A well-balanced diet with creativity and variety are best suited to your needs.

See also:

• anorexia nervosa
• bulimia
• exercise and fat
• food guide pyramid
• intentional weight loss
• keeping fit
• obesity
• physical activity
• weight control -- best time to start
• weight lifting and weight control
• weight loss (unintentional)
• weight loss and age
• weight management
• weight problems and children

Ask a registered dietician to help you calculate the amount of calories your body needs.