Total calories should be adjusted to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Some people mistake the guidelines to mean that each food should have less than 30 percent of its calories come from fat. The guideline applies to all calories eaten per day. If eaten in moderation some foods, such as ice cream, which have more than 30 percent of their calories from fat, can still fit into a sensible diet. You should also increase your exercise if you weigh too much.
Routine exercise helps use up stored body fat.
It also plays a role in staying free of heart disease. The information on this site is intended to increase your awareness and understanding of specific health issues and services at McLeod. It should not be used for diagnosis or as a substitute for health care by your physician.