1. Weight Management To regulate and maintain a healthy weight:
Balance calories consumed with calories used.
Prevent gradual weight gain over time.
Decrease food and beverage calories
Increase physical activity

2. Those who might need to lose weight
Key recommendations
To lose weight
Decrease calories
Maintain adequate nutrient intake
Increase physical activity
Aim for slow weight loss vs. rapid weight loss. One will keep the weight off longer if weight is a slower process and eating habits have changed.

3. Specific populations Overweight children Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women
Overweight adults
Overweight children with chronic diseases

4. Specific populations Overweight children
Key recommendations
Overweight children
Children should “grow into” their weight rather than limiting food.
Maintain growth and development.
Consult a health care provider before putting a child on a weight loss diet.

5. Pregnant Women Pregnant women Breastfeeding women
Key recommendations
Pregnant women
Appropriate weight gain as determined by doctor
Breastfeeding women
Moderate weight loss is safe
Doesn’t compromise weight gain of infant

6. Overweight adults and children with chronic diseases
Key recommendations
Always consult a health care provider to insure management of other health conditions.