Healthy Eating Basics - May 17, 2009

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Healthy Eating Basics

Calorie balance is like a scale. To remain in balance and maintain your body weight, the calories you get from foods must be balanced by the calories you use in normal body functions and physical activity. If you eat more calories than you use, you gain weight. If you "burn up" more calories than you eat, you lose weight.

To find out if you're at a healthy weight for your height, find your Body Mass Index (BMI). Here are the BMI categories for adults:

Underweight = less than 18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obese = BMI of 30 or greater

Learn more:

		Find your BMI.
		If you plan to lose weight.
		About healthy eating.

The 2009 Woman Challenge!

3,626 women have taken the Woman Challenge pledge.

Have you joined the eight-week physical activity challenge for better health called the Woman Challenge? Each week that you meet or exceed your personal physical activity goals, you will receive a virtual Woman Challenge Trophy. Earn 8 trophies in 8 weeks and receive a certificate of completion! Also, you'll receive weekly newsletters with tips on staying motivated and weekly quizzes to test your knowledge.

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What's New on the Woman Activity Tracker?

Want to track your physical activity when you're away from your computer? Use our PDF printer-friendly tracking log (PDF, 922 Kb) when you're on the go! You can also give it to friends, distribute it at meetings, or share it with co-workers to get them involved in the Woman Activity Tracker!

Download the printer-friendly tracking log (PDF, 922 Kb)

New Bonus Quiz!

Are you a Quiz Mastermind? Find out by taking this week's quiz, "Healthy Eating Basics". Get all five questions correct and earn 20 extra minutes of moderate-intensity activity toward your weekly goal!

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