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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Obesity Education Initiative

Sample Reduced-Calorie Menus (link is external)
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Obesity Education Initiative

Find reduced-calorie daily menus for American, ethnic, and vegetarian meals to help make it easier for you to eat right and lose weight.

Guide to Physical Activity (link is external)
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Obesity Education Initiative

Find information on the benefits of physical activity, examples of moderate physical activity, and advice for beginners.

Aim for a Healthy Weight (link is external)
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Obesity Education Initiative

Learn about energy balance and find strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.