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Healthy Weight
Join the thousands of Michigan residents who are getting healthy and trying to lose weight. You'll feel better, have fewer health problems, and enjoy life more. |
What's Your BMI?
The first step to reaching a healthy weight is to know your BMI. That stands for body mass index. It's the best way to tell if you're overweight. Click here to use the BMI calculator and find out about your BMI.How to Lose Weight
Once you know your BMI, what do you do about it? If you're overweight, your first goal is to lose 10 percent of your body weight. Medical experts recommend healthy eating and physical activity as key parts of a comprehensive weight loss program. Click here to check out our free Fit Kit.Other Resources
- Centers for Disease Control - Nutrition & Physical Activity
- Information About Overweight & Obesity
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Food Guide Pyramid
- 5 A Day for Better Health
- Nutrition for Kids - Kids Food Cyber Club
- Food Section, Federal Consumer Information Center
- American Dietetic Association
- Food and
Nutrition Topics from A to Z
- Mayo Health
Oasis-Food & Nutrition Center
- Tufts University Nutrition
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