For several health reasons, it’s important to keep weight under control and by
using the charts it is possible to see what is the ideal weight for a particular height. If it
is necessary to lose some weight, then the tips given earlier for reducing fat intake will
also help to reduce your calories. Some people still mistakenly believe that foods like
bread and potatoes should be avoided in order to lose weight. But these can be helpful
in producing a feeling of fullness and satisfaction while eating fewer calories because
of the reduction of fat. It is also helpful to take more exercise, which helps to burn up
calories as well as increasing the fitness of the heart. It’s tempting to hope that special
mixtures and fad diets will get rid of the problem of overweight quickly and painlessly.
But these remedies usually only work in the short-term and some may even be
dangerous. Ready-prepared, calorie counted meals may be convenient and helpful but
are not a real answer in view of the price and limited range of dishes. To lose weight
and keep those extra pounds off, losing weight should always be a gradual process
(one kilo/2lb per week) based on a low fat pattern of eating, and regular moderate
exercise like brisk walking or climbing stairs. (See charts at Page. 97-98 ante.)