Reduce fats used during and after meal preparation. Achieve and Maintain a Desirable Body Weight Achieving and maintaining a desirable body weight can help to prevent or manage many major health problems. If you are trying to lose weight, it is safest to lose weight gradually about 1 to 2 pounds per week. Successful weight loss is best achieved by limiting your fat intake, controlling your portion sizes and taking part in regular exercise. Your Intake of Alcohol Excessive intake of alcohol has been associated with many health problems, chronic disease and accidents.
Alcoholic beverages contain no essential nutrients but do supply calories.
Your Intake of Sugar Limiting sugar intake can help manage weight and some other health problems. Sugar exists in our diets as table sugar, syrup, honey, molasses, candy, desserts, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Take advantage of the wide variety of sugar substitutes available. It is recommended that no more than 30 percent of your daily calories come from fat. Limiting the total amount of fat in your diet can help you achieve and maintain a desirable weight and may help you reduce your risk for certain diseases.