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There is no quick fix for losing weight. The key is to focus on small, healthy changes that you can stick with for the rest of your life.

What is the best way for women to lose weight? Every woman is different, but recent research suggests that women may lose weight differently than men.

Eating habits, health problems, and medicines can cause underweight, and underweight can cause other health problems and problems getting pregnant.

Separating weight-loss myths from facts can help you make healthy changes in your eating and physical activity habits. Get the facts about healthy weight loss.

Controlling food portions can help you manage and maintain your weight. Learn how to choose the right amount of food for you.

Find tips for how to choose a safe and successful weight-loss program, including what to look for in a program and what kind of questions to ask.

Research shows that people unintentionally consume more calories when faced with larger portions. Learn more about Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls.

There are many different ways to lose or maintain a healthy weight. Using more fruits and vegetables along with whole grains and lean meats, nuts, and beans is a safe and healthy one. Learn more.

or children and teens, BMI is age- and sex-specific and is often referred to as BMI-for-age. In children, a high amount of body fat can lead to weight-related diseases and other health issues and being underweight can also put one at risk for health issues. Learn more.

Follow these guidelines when taking height and weight measurements at home. Learn more.