Weight Management

To Maintain a Healthy Body Range Balance calorie intake from foods and beverages with energy spent To prevent gradual weight gain over time, make small decreases in calorie intake and increase physical activity

Those Who Need To Lose Weight Decrease calorie intake Maintain adequate nutrient intake Increase physical activity

Overweight Children Allow for growth and development Talk to a doctor before placing a child on a diet

Pregnant and Breastfeeding women Ensure appropriate as specified by health-care provider Moderate weight gain reduction: Safe Does not compromise weight gain of the breastfeeding infant

Overweight adults and children with chronic diseases and medication Strategies: Talk to a health-care provider Start a weight- reduction program Weight-reduction program: Ensure appropriate management of other health conditions