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How Much Carbohydrate Do I Need?

Between 45 and 65 percent of your total calories should come from carbohydrate. Carbohydrate is the body's main fuel source...

The Glycemic Index & The Glycemic Load

Counting carbs is not just a matter of adding two and two together. Other factors also have to be taken...

What Is Calorie Density?

The calorie density (or energy density) of a food is a measurement of the average calories per weight (gram or...

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• Advertising Claims on Food Packaging
• Am I at Risk for Diabetes?
• Breakfast for Non-Breakfast Eaters
• Can I Drink Alcohol and Still Lose Weight?
• Can I Eat Chocolate and Still Lose Weight?
• Can I Eat Fast Food and Still Lose Weight?
• Can I Get Rid of My Flabby Tummy by Doing Crunches?
• Can Nuts Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
• Can the Glycemic Index Be Used in Diabetes Management?
• Dietary Guidelines Explained: Balance calories in with calories out
• Dietary Guidelines Explained: Consume nutrient-dense foods
• Dietary Guidelines Explained: Eat more fruit and vegetables
• Dietary Guidelines Explained: Physical activity
• Dietary Guidelines Explained: Recommended fat intake
• Do Carbohydrates Make You Fat?
• Do Detox Diets Work?
• Do Whole Grains Help With Weight Loss?
• Does Skipping Meals Help With Weight Loss?
• Easy Ways to Be More Active
• Easy Ways to Eat More Fruit
• Easy Ways to Eat More Veggies
• Easy Ways to Eat More Whole Grains
• Eating After 8PM...
• Eating Healthily on a Shoestring Budget
• Eating Out Tips: Greek and Lebanese
• Eating Out Tips: Indian
• Eating Out Tips: Japanese
• Eating Out Tips: Mexican
• Eating Out Tips: Thai
• Eight Tips for Low-Cal Grilling
• Exercise Tips for People with Diabetes

• Fiber Counter
• For Weight Loss, Calories Are King
• Healthy Snack Ideas When Traveling
• Healthy Snack Ideas for Work
• How Can I Make Sure I Eat the Right Portion Size?
• How Does Fiber Help With Weight Control?
• How Much Fiber Do I Need?
• How Much Protein Do I Need?
• How Often Should I Weigh In?
• How Water Retention and Water Loss Affect Scale Weight
• How to Become a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian
• How to Increase Your Fiber Intake (and Avoid Constipation)
• How to Make the Switch to a Vegan Diet
• Ideas for Fast Food at Home
• List of Whole Grains: Suggested Uses and Cooking Methods
• Lower-Fat Cooking Methods
• Menopausal Weight-Control Tips: Fat versus muscle
• Menopausal Weight-Control Tips: Metabolism
• Packed Lunch Ideas
• Protein, Exercise, and Muscle Building
• Resistance Training Tips
• Smart Cooking: Using Lower-Fat Ingredients
• Sugar: How Much Is Too Much?
• Super-Quick, Healthy Meals
• The Glycemic Index & The Glycemic Load
• The Glycemic Index & Weight Loss
• Tips for Choosing Whole Grain Foods
• Tips for Reducing Sugar Intake
• What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
• What Are Whole Grains?
• What Is Calorie Density?
• What Is Diabetes?

• What Is Fiber?
• What Is Sleep Apnea?
• What Is the 10,000 Steps Program?
• What's So Great About Whole Grains?
• When Is the Best Time to Exercise?
• Which Fats Are "Good" Fats?
• Why Are Omega-3 Fats Good for Health?
• Why Do I Need Iron in My Diet?
• Why Do I Need Vitamin B-12?
• Why Do I Need Zinc?
• Why Is Vitamin D Important?
• Why Should I Limit My Sugar Intake?
• Will I Gain Weight When I Quit Smoking?
• Winter Workouts to Fit Your Mood

• Are Vegetarians Healthier Than Non-Vegetarians?
• Dietary Guidelines Explained: Eat more whole grains
• Do Vegetarians Get Enough Protein?
• Eating Out Tips: Chinese
• Eating Out Tips: Italian
• Eating Out Tips: Vietnamese
• Fiber and Disease Prevention
• High-Protein/Low-Carb Diets
• How Much Carbohydrate Do I Need?
• How Much Fat Do I Need?
• Low-Cal Breakfast Ideas
• Naturally-Occurring Sugars Versus Added Sugars
• What Does Being Vegetarian Mean?
• Which Fats Are "Bad" Fats?
• Why Do I Need Calcium?
• Why Do I Need to Eat Fat?
• Why Is Breakfast So Important?