Thursday, May 12, 2011

Nutrition Labels: The Fast Track to Diet Health

Slideshow: Secrets of Healthy Eating and Portion Control

A New American Diet

The meals we Americans know and love need an overhaul, according to the latest U.S. dietary guidelines. Fast foods, the "empty" calories in desserts, sweet drinks, and more have helped to fatten the nation – making two-thirds of adults overweight or obese. Yet, the solution is within reach: know the worst offenders, substitute better foods, and use a few portion-control tricks – pictured in the slides to come.

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