It takes a mile of walking to burn off the 150 calories of a single can of cola. When you consider that fact, it makes sense to emphasize the value of attention to eating the right things - and in the right amount. And since people cannot avoid food, as they can other potentially harmful substances, the time and effort to understand this aspect of weight management is particularly important.

These references address the issue of diet. They range from general and comprehensive guidelines, to practical advice on specific situations each of your patients will face.

Dietary guidelines for Americans
Food guide pyramid

Shopping with dietary guidelines
Healthy food shopping
Low calorie shopping
Reading food labels
Fat free versus regular comparison
Lower calorie lower fat alternative foods

Food Portions
Serving size card
Portion distortion quiz 1 and 2
Using sweeteners and desserts
Keeping a food diary

ADA – Your guide to eating out
Eating out with Dietary guidelines
Eating healthy when dining out
Eating healthy with ethnic foods

Spanish – Advice on diet and exercise