The importance of weight control

If advertising for weight loss diet and equipment is to be believed, then weight control is primarily about improving your appearance. While it is true that keeping your weight in check can make you look better, it is even more important for your health and life expectancy.

Why weight control is important

Weight control means maintaining a healthy weight that is just right for your body. Being overweight increases your risk of developing a number of serious medical conditions.
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The benefits of controlling weight

Keeping your weight in check is important and if you are overweight, losing weight will greatly benefit your health and wellbeing.
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Tips for successful weight control

Maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing your total food intake, and the energy (calories) this provides, with the energy you expend in the course of your daily life.
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Avoiding weight gain as you age

Weight control means maintaining a healthy weight that is just right for your body.Getting older is often accompanied by steady weight gain because your body starts to digest food more slowly. For each decade between the ages of 20 and 60, scientists estimate that we gain 4.5kg (10lb) in weight.
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Case study: older adult eating the same yet gaining weight

In this case study we look at how 65 year-old Marilyn has steadily gained weight over the years and what she can do to slow this down.
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Watch your weight wherever you are!

Spring and summer are just around the corner, so don’t wait for the last minute to start doing ridiculous diets… keep an eye on yourself and manage your weight on a daily basis.
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Controlling your weight

Controlling and maintaining your weight to be within a healthy range for your height should be considered a permanent life choice.

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