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Better Eating To Fuel Your Taller Body
Maintaining a healthy body weight is an urgent
health concern to a majority of tall people contacting The Height
Site. A focus on diet and exercise is the best way to keep your
body weight under control.
Body Weight Maintenance
An urgent health concern to the majority of tall people is the maintenance
of a healthy body weight. The Body Mass Index and Waist-Hips Ratio
were developed to target two growing problem areas obesity and excessive
body fat. The following links should help individuals assess their
ideal body weight.
• Calculate
Body Mass Index
• Calculate Waist/Hip
Ratio
• Scientific
American article on obesity
Eating better begins with knowing nutrition
An urgent health concern to the majority of tall people is the maintenance
of a healthy body weight. The Body Mass Index and Waist-Hips Ratio
were developed to target two growing problem areas obesity and excessive
body fat. The following links should help individuals assess their
ideal body weight.
• Nutrition
Dot Gov
Reliable government information about food facts, food
safety plus health management and lifestyle issues.
• 5 A Day-Fruit and Vegetables
• The New Food Label
• The Food Guide Pyramid
• Food Finder-Food Facts
• The Healthy Refrigerator
• Nutrition Navigator-A Rating Guide
How Stuff Works = FOOD
Knowing the process behind things we deal with everyday can provide
a new perspective and empower us to make better nutritional choices.
Substitution is the key to dietary change
Swapping out certain foods can make a big difference when you're
watching your weight or eating for long term health. Here are some
tips for healthy eating at home, work, and elsewhere to help you
get started. If something works for you, please share your expereinces.
more--»
Tall Exercise
A strong back requires adequate exercise. Check out our Tall Exercise
page for more suggestions. more--»
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