1 of 5 / Popular Diet Plans
View AllDon't Fall for Fad Diets
Get the real facts about fad diets, and learn some healthy weight loss strategies that really work.
High-Protein Diet for Weight Loss
Discover how high-protein diets may help you lose weight and feel full. Find out the best sources of protein for weight loss.
High-Protein, Low-Carb Diets
Learn how high protein/low carbohydrate diets work and their pros and cons for weight loss.
Rapid Weight Loss: Is It Safe?
Learn about rapid weight loss claims, types of diets, and the risks and benefits of rapid weight loss.
2 of 5 / Healthy Weight Resources
View AllWhat Is a Healthy Weight?
You may wonder what a healthy weight is, and how to get there (and stay there) the right way.
Calculating Your Waist Circumference
Do you need to lose weight? Measuring your waist circumference is a good way to tell.
BMI Calculator
The BMI Calculator is an innovative tool that gives personalized results based on different weight and fitness measurements.
3 of 5 / Healthy Eating & Nutrition
View AllHow to Get Your Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and a lack of it can lead to health problems, including cardiovascular disease.
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is essential for good health, but some people may not be getting enough.
What Are Phytonutrients?
Learn about the health benefits of phytonutrients, natural chemicals that are found in a variety of plant foods.
Types of Fiber and Their Health Benefits
There are several types of fiber. Each works differently in your body and gives you distinct health perks.
4 of 5 / Calorie Counting
View AllHow Many Calories Do You Need?
See how many calories you need each day to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain weight.
Caloric Deficit: What to Know
To lose weight, you need to eat and drink fewer calories than you burn. That's called a calorie deficit.
How Many Calories Are in Your Drink?
When you're counting calories, remember to include your drink and to check its serving size.
Very Low-Calorie Diets: What You Need to Know
When you're on a low-calorie diet, you usually get between 800 and 1,500 calories a day.
5 of 5 / Best & Worst Choices
View AllSuggested Reads about Health & Diet
Belly Fat: What It Is and How to Lose It
Do you have too much belly fat? Reducing visceral fat may be as simple as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management. WebMD shares what works.
From Graham Crackers to Cavemen: A History of Fad Diets
Fad diets have been irresistible to anyone who wants to melt away the pounds and fit into a new outfit right now.
Safe Ways to Gain Weight
If you’re trying to gain weight, there are a few easy ways to add healthy calories to your diet. Find out what they are with this WebMD slideshow.
Health Benefits of Turmeric
The yellow-orange spice turmeric may be trendy with the wellness crowd. But is it truly a super food? WebMD shows what it can -- and can't -- do for your health.
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