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| A greater proportion of people are obese today than ever before. With two obese parents there is an 80% chance for a teen to be obese; with one parent, 40%; and with lean parents only a 10% chance. However, obesity is not inevitable and no one has to be overweight if they don't want to be. Or, out of habit, they keep eating long after they're full. Sometimes taking a break before going for seconds can keep you from eating them. Avoid eating when you feel upset or bored - try to find something else to do instead (a walk around the block or a trip to the gym are good alternatives). Eating a couple of small snacks during the day can help people to make healthy choices at meals. Take a couple of healthy snacks (carrot sticks, a low fat granola bar, pretzels, or a piece of fruit) with you so that you can have one or two snacks during the day. Replace junk food by fruits and vegetables! Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables aren't just a good idea for losing weight - they will also help keep your heart and the rest of your body healthy. Think about what you drink. Sodas, juices and other drinks can contain many calories, so cutting out soda completely can remove hundreds of calories each day from your diet. Drink a lot of water instead. Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life. Drink lots of water and make sure you eat a healthy breakfast. Stop frying food! If you need to snack, stock the fridge with low-calorie snacks: you can only eat the wrong things if you bring them into the house in the first place! Don't shop when you are hungry - shop after a meal. Don't eat a large meal in the evening when you'll have little opportunity for exercise afterwards. Eat a hearty breakfast, a substantial lunch, and a light dinner. These sayings exist for good reason: "Eat breakfast alone; share lunch with a friend; give dinner to your enemy." "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.". |
| Consequences of Poor Diet Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overconsumption |