Diet, weight and health

Learn to read food labels. Watch what you eat and how much. It's not that you can't touch this or that. Rather it's the serving size that matters the most for calorie monitoring. Nowadays, overeating and overweight are a major health problem even in developing countries. In some parts of the world, people try to gain weight because chubbiness is a symbol for health, wealth and prosperity. Even diabetes is considered a status symbol in some regions. In the US, people often say that you can't be too rich or too thin. This cliche is only half correct. Being too thin is harmful. Your ideal weight relative to your height is the best. It also depends on your body frame and muscle mass. It should be higher if you have a large body frame or muscle mass, and vice versa. If you're trying to lose weight, you still should take 800-1200 calories a day depending on your height and gender. Adequate protein intake is essential to maintain your lean body mass and bodily function. Vegetables and fruits are important. A multivitamin pill a day is recommended.