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Body Mass Calculator

Mackey Practice — Fri, 26 May 2017 23:27:18 +0000

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Use this calculator for adults 20 years old and older.

BMI Calculator

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To calculate body mass for children and teens 2 to 19 years old, please visit cdc.gov, a trusted affiliate.

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Reading Labels and Fun Food Facts

Mackey Practice — Fri, 26 May 2017 22:53:07 +0000

Tips on Reading Labels

If it says		It means
Fat Free		Less than .05g fat per serving
Low Fat		3g or less fat per serving
Reduced Fat or Less Fat		At least 25% less fat per serving
Saturated Fat Free		Less than .05g saturated fat per serving
Low Saturated Fat		1g or less and no more than 15% of calories from saturated fat per serving
Reduced or Less Saturated Fat		At least 25% less saturated fat per serving when compared with similar food
Cholesterol Free		Less than 2mg cholesterol per serving and 2g or less saturated fat per serving
Low Cholesterol		20 mg or less cholesterol per serving and 2g or less saturated fat per serving

Fun Food Tips … Did you know?

Choosing pretzels out of a vending machine instead of potato chips can save 9 grams of fat.

Starting a meal with a glass of water will curb your appetite.

A root beer float made with 1/2 cup of low fat ice cream and 8 oz. of root beer has only 3g of fat!

Fortune cookies are usually fat free!

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Diets

Mackey Practice — Fri, 26 May 2017 20:15:10 +0000

Balance is the key to weight management and good nutrition. Whether you are interested in losing, gaining or maintaining your weight, setting a realistic personal goal for yourself and writing it down can help.

Fast Food

Fast food may not offer the healthiest options. The good news is that many restaurants are now adding healthier options to their menu. We have collected some of the most popular fast food restaurants’ menu and nutrition information for your reference. We hope this information will help you make healthy food choices while eating out.

Click on the logo to visit the company’s website and see what you’re eating:

Reading labels

Understanding nutrition labels is an essential part of a balanced diet.

Sample Menus

These menus can be printed and used as a tool to help you eat a balanced, nutritious diet while achieving a healthy weight.

They include the types and amounts of food you need every day.

Restricted Eating

If your family doctor has recommended that you follow a restricted eating plan, here are a few we have collected:

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