Healthy Weight

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Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is the weight your body naturally settles into when you eat nutritious foods, are active, and balance how much you eat with how much you exercise. It's more about healthy living than what you weigh. In our topics, you'll find information on how to eat healthier, how to start an exercise program, and much more.

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Author Merrill Hayden
Editor Katy E. Magee, MA
Associate Editor Michele Cronen
Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Last Updated November 21, 2007
Author: Merrill Hayden
Last Updated: 11/21/2007

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