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• Don't Fall for Fad Diets

  Get the real facts about fad diets, and learn some healthy weight loss strategies that really work.

• High-Protein Diet for Weight Loss

  Discover how high-protein diets may help you lose weight and feel full. Find out the best sources of protein for weight loss.

• High-Protein, Low-Carb Diets

  Learn how high protein/low carbohydrate diets work and their pros and cons for weight loss.

• Rapid Weight Loss: Is It Safe?

  Learn about rapid weight loss claims, types of diets, and the risks and benefits of rapid weight loss.

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• What Is a Healthy Weight?

  You may wonder what a healthy weight is, and how to get there (and stay there) the right way.

• Calculating Your Waist Circumference

  Do you need to lose weight? Measuring your waist circumference is a good way to tell.

• BMI Calculator

  The BMI Calculator is an innovative tool that gives personalized results based on different weight and fitness measurements.

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• How to Get Your Vitamin D

  Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and a lack of it can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease.

• Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?

  Vitamin B12 is essential for good health, but some people may not be getting enough.

• What Are Phytonutrients?

  Learn about the health benefits of phytonutrients, natural chemicals that are found in a variety of plant foods.

• Types of Fiber and Their Health Benefits

  There are several types of fiber. Each works differently in your body and gives you distinct health perks.

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• How Many Calories Do You Need?

  See how many calories you need each day to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain weight.

• Caloric Deficit: What to Know

  To lose weight, you need to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn. That's called a calorie deficit.

• How Many Calories Are in Your Drink?

  When you're counting calories, remember to include your drink and to check its serving size.

• Very Low-Calorie Diets: What You Need to Know

  When you're on a low-calorie diet, you usually get between 800 and 1,500 calories a day.

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• 9 Best Foods to Try

  Did you eat your seaweed today? Find out why it's one of the lesser-known health-boosting foods.

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