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  Achieving a healthy weight is important to you for many reasons including decreasing your risk of disease and leading a fuller, more active lifestyle. You can regain control of your weight by choosing nutrient-rich foods, monitoring portion sizes and getting regular exercise. You will have more energy to take on the many tasks that await you each and everyday as a modern, multitasking Mom, the Everyday Athlete.
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What are grains? - Grains are plants such as wheat, oats, barley, rye, corn and rice.
- Wheat is the most commonly used grain in the United States.
- Foods made from wheat can be enriched, made from one part of the wheat kernel with added vitamins and minerals, or whole, made from the entire wheat kernel.
- Wheat-based foods include baked goods, bread, cereal, crackers, pasta and tortillas.
Why should grains be a part of my diet? - A diet rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat meat and calcium-rich foods can help keep weight within a healthy range.
- The fiber present in whole grains can help you feel fuller longer.
- Wheat provides carbohydrates, the preferred source of fuel for your body, providing you with energy to tackle your daily activities and participate in regular exercise.
How much do I need? - Aim for at least six 1-ounce equivalents of grain foods each day and choose whole grain foods for at least half the grain equivalents. One-ounce is equivalent to 1 slice of bread, 1 cup cereal, ½ a medium bagel, ½ cup of cooked pasta or 1 small pita.
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…20 minutes of walking can burn between 60 and 120 calories. |
…more than half of U.S. adult women are overweight and more than one-third are obese. |
…obesity plays a significant role in causing poor health in women, negatively affecting quality of life and shortening duration of life. |
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…planning meals and writing a grocery list can help to keep you on track and save money. |
…10-minute intervals of physical activity can benefit your health and get you closer to the recommended 30 minutes each day, five days each week. |
…activities of any duration can burn calories; take the stairs rather than an elevator, park at the far end of the parking lot, walk or ride a bike to work. |
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