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My friend eats a “healthy diet”, but says she only eats about 20 gramms of fat per day. Is this dangerous?

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strongiQuestion by Dodgesoni My friend eats a healthy diet, but says she only eats about 20 gramms of fat per day. Is this dangerousstrongShe eats three meals that are highly nutritious in all other respects, but I worry that her fat intake is inadequate.She has always been slim, but not anorexically boney or unhealthylooking. She says that she has a medical condition that makes her body hold fat easily. She does not look ill and she is not weak or tired because of it. Unless she is lying about the diet, I cant understand how she isnt weak or ill.What could happen to her if she doesnt change her diet Degenerative conditions scary. Maybe I can scare some common sense into her. strongBest answerstrongpiAnswer by cheerbabeibrmaybe you want to help your friend. Has she been getting skinnierpstrongWhat do you think Answer below!strong

Weight Loss Programs: Base your meals on starchy foods

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Starchy foods should make up about a third of the food we eat. They are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. As well as starch, these foods contain fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins.

Weight Loss Programs: Eat lots of fruit and veg

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Try to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. It might be easier than you think

Weight Loss Programs: BMI essentials in a nutshell

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Body frames vary and its difficult for any simple measurement to work out a persons frame . Its more accurate to recommend a weight range, rather than a specific weight for a given height.To calculate your BMI select your correct height and weight and calculate the figure as below.BMI will vary slightly according to gender.If youd like to calculate your BMI , follow these three steps. 1. Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself. 2. Measure your weight in kilograms 3. Divide the weight by the height squared . For example, you might be 1.6m 5ft 3in tall and weigh 65kg 10st 3lb. The calculation would then be1.6 x 1.6 2.56. BMI would be 65 divided by 2.56 25.39.

Weight Loss Programs: Eat more fish

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Aim for at least two portions of fish a week, including a portion of oily fish. You can choose from fresh, frozen or canned but remember that canned and smoked fish can be high in salt.What are oily fishSome fish are called oily fish because they are rich in certain types of fats, called omega 3 fatty acids, which can help keep our hearts healthy.