The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet.
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The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.
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Here's a formula to help you figure out how many calories and fat grams you need each day to maintain your current weight.
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Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat.
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Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.
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Omega-3s are a beneficial and essential form of fat, one that your body needs but can't make.
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When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.
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You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health, or a lifetime of heart damage.
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