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Weight Management

Learn about weight management

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Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy living than what you weigh. In our topics, you'll find information on how to eat healthier, how to start an exercise program, and much more.

Browse our topics on weight management, or start with these:

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Health Topics
Added Sugars Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery Alternative Diet Programs Biliopancreatic Diversion and Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch Body Mass Index (BMI) Boosting Your Metabolism Choosing a Weight-Loss Program Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating Eating Journal Emotional Eating Estimating Body Fat Percentage Exercise Helps Maggie Stay at a Healthy Weight Fat Replacers in Food Feeding Your Child Using Division of Responsibility Fitness: Adding Variety to Your Exercise Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Gastric Sleeve Surgery Genetic Influences on Weight Guide for a Balanced Diet Health Problems Associated With Adult Obesity Healthy Eating Healthy Eating for Children Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition Healthy Eating in Children: Things That Influence Food Choices Healthy Eating: Influences on Eating Behavior Healthy Habits for Kids Helping the Overweight Child Hunger, Fullness, and Appetite Signals Insulin Resistance Interactive Tool: How Many Calories Did You Burn? Interactive Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your Health Risks? Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? Interactive Tools Jaci's Story: Changing her Life With Small Steps Liposuction Maggie's Story: Making Changes for Her Health Major Nutrients in Food Measuring Your Waist Nonprescription Products for Weight Loss Nutrition and Weight Gain During Pregnancy Obesity Obesity and Pregnancy Overweight Child: Evaluating Nutrition and Activity Patterns Overweight Child: Medical Evaluation Physical Activity for Weight Loss Popular Over-the-Counter Diet Aids Pregnancy After Bariatric Surgery Quick Tips: Cutting Calories Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Screening for Weight Problems Setting Weight-Loss Goals Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss Unplanned Weight Loss Using a Pedometer or Step Counter Weight Management

Medications
Appetite Suppressants (Sympathomimetics) for Obesity Orlistat for Obesity

Make a Wise Decision
Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids?

Take Action
COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss Healthy Eating: Changing Your Eating Habits Healthy Eating: Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet Healthy Eating: Getting Support When Changing Your Eating Habits Healthy Eating: Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Choices When You Eat Out Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Choices When You Shop Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Healthy Eating: Starting a Plan for Change Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan Quitting Smoking: Dealing With Weight Gain Weight Management: Stop Negative Thoughts

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Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: October 21, 2011

Medical Review:

Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.

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