Nutrition and Obesity Prevention

Food and Diet

It’s no secret that the amount of calories people eat and drink has a direct impact on their weight: Consume the same number of calories that the body burns over time, and weight stays stable. Consume more than the body burns, weight goes up. Less, weight goes down. There’s ample research on foods and diet patterns that protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. The news is that many of the foods that help prevent disease also seem to help with weight control-foods like whole grains fruits, nuts and vegetables.