Weight Management
Weight management is the process of adopting long-term lifestyle modification to maintain a healthy body weight on the basis of a person's age, sex and height. Methods of weight management include eating a healthy diet and increasing physical activity levels.
Having overweight or obesity increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, and other health issues.
If you are struggling with your weight, you may find that a healthy eating plan and regular physical activity help you lose weight and keep it off over the long term.
Why is weight management important to health?
Achieving a healthy weight can help you control your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. It might also help you prevent weight-related diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and some cancers. Eating too much or not being physically active enough will make you overweight.
Five Strategies for Healthy Weight Management
- Eat more filling foods. Not all foods fill you up equally.
- Plan meals in advance. Another way to cut back on calories is to plan your meals in advance.
- Find physical activities you enjoy.
- Manage your stress.
- Supplement your weight management strategies.