Why Screen for Obesity? There is good evidence that body mass index is reliable and valid for identifying adults at increased risk for mortality and morbidity due to overweight and obesity. There is fair to good evidence that high-intensity counseling—about diet, exercise, or both—together with behavioral interventions aimed at skill development, motivation, and support strategies produces modest, sustained weight loss (typically 3 to 5 kg for 1 year or more) in adults who are obese. Although the U.S. P...

Body Mass Index Calculator Rather than relying only on the bathroom scale to tell you if you're overweight, you should also know your BMI, experts say. BMI takes into account not just your weight, but also your height to indicate body fat. The goal for most people: a BMI that's over 18 and under 25. Enter Your Information Height: feet inches Weight: lbs. Your Results The information you provided gives a BMI of . Your BMI suggests that you are underweight*. A BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healt...

Apple Coffee Cake Whether it’s a birthday party or a weekend family dinner, nothing makes an occasion more festive than a beautifully presented cake. And while most cake recipes are less than healthy, the following recipe is so low in calories and fat that you can make your cake and eat it too. This cake gets its moistness from the apples and raisins, so it requires little oil. Ingredients 5 cups tart apples, cored, peeled, finely chopped 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark, plump raisins ½ cup pecans, chopped ¼ cup...

Frosted Orange Cake Ingredients For Cake: 2¼ cups cake flour 2¼ tsp. baking powder 4 tbsp. margarine 1¼ cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. grated orange peel ¾ cup skim milk For Icing: 3 oz. low-fat cream cheese 2 tbsp. skim milk 6 tbsp. cocoa 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted ½ tsp. vanilla extract Directions To prepare cake, preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 10-inch round pan (at least 2½ inches high) with nonstick cooking oil spray. Powder pan with flour. Tap out excess flour. Sift together...

Southwestern Spaghetti Squash and Turkey Meatballs Ingredients 4 cups spaghetti squash, cooked using whatever method you prefer; if your squash is large, you’ll have more than you need for this recipe 1/2 lb. ground breast-meat turkey 1 tbsp. minced onion 1 tbsp. dried parsley 1 tbsp. dried basil 2 tbsp. breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 14.5-oz. cans petite cut diced tomatoes with jalapenos 2 oz. Monterey jack cheese 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Directions Mix turkey with minced oni...

Summer Squash Sauté This recipe takes about 10 minutes to cook, once you’ve cut all your vegetables. It’s a good dish to top pasta or serve with grilled chicken, lean beef, or salmon. Ingredients 1 lb. summer squash, green and yellow 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. basil 1 cup cherry tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (2 tbsp. per serving) Directions Wash and trim ends of squash. Cut lengthwise and the...

Raspberry Mustard Dip You can buy ready-made raspberry mustard, but you won’t find the depth of flavor you get when you mix your own. Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1/4 cup coarse ground mustard Directions In a small saucepan, heat raspberries over medium heat until melted. Stir in mustard. Pour into small dish and serve with pretzels. Makes one cup Each 1/4-cup serving contains about 46 calories, less than 1 g fat, 0 g cholesterol, 360 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 1 g ...

Seedless Raspberry Sauce This recipe takes out the fiber, but leaves a big, concentrated raspberry flavor. You can add it to a vinaigrette salad dressing or layer it with strawberry preserves and whipped cream in a cocktail glass. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 1/4 cup sugar (or 3 tbsp. granulated sugar substitute) 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions Bring berries, sugar (or sweetener), and lemon juice to a boil. Let thicken and cool slightly. Press mixture through a fine strainer. This wi...

Strawberry Preserves We’re not talking about making preserves here, just a quick spread to refrigerate and use within a week. Stir it into vanilla yogurt—it’s better than fruit on the bottom. Ingredients 2 cups strawberries 1/4 cup sugar (or 3 tbsp. granulated sugar substitute) 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Directions Put berries in a small saucepan. Add sugar (or sweetener) and lemon juice. Cook on high just until the mixture starts to boil. Turn heat to medium and stir frequently, mashing berries with a s...

April Fool In food-speak, a “fool” is a quick English dessert of cooked berries layered with whipped cream. Traditionalists make it with gooseberries, but strawberries and raspberries work fine. It’s rich and lovely, and you don’t need a lot to finish a meal with finesse. Serve it in a cocktail glass for the best effect. Ingredients 1 cup strawberries ¼ cup granulated sugar substitute 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Whole berries for garnish Direct...