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| How can I lose weight? A matter of energy balance |
Being overweight comes down to a seemingly simple relationship between
your intake of food and physical activity.
Excess fat is stored when people take in more energy (food) than they are using up
(by walking, doing exercise, cleaning, running etc.) We live in a society where calorie-dense,
convenience foods are available at relatively low prices, and where people do very little physical
activity. For example we drive to work, take the lift rather than walk up the stairs, spend hours
on the internet or watching television.
In general, most women will lose weight if they eat or drink between 1,200 and1,500 calories per day,
and most men will lose weight if they eat or drink between 1,500 and 1,800 calories per day.
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