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~ hapter Weighing Your Choices 4 Essential Lesson 4.1 Calories In and Calories Out Question Lesson 4.2 Disordered Eating What are the benefits of maintaining a hea...

~ hapter Weighing Your Choices 4 Essential Lesson 4.1 Calories In and Calories Out Question Lesson 4.2 Disordered Eating What are the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight? Reading Warm-Up After reading each section, stop and write a three- to four-sentence summary of what you just read. Be sure to paraphrase and use your Think About It own words. Write at least two quiz questions for each section. How Healthy Are Your Weight Management Practices? In this chapter, you will discover healthy ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Respond to the statements below to assess how you manage your weight. I get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. About 45 to 65 percent of the calories I eat come from carbohydrate. I get about 20 to 35 percent of my calories from fat. I get about 10 to 35 percent of my calories from protein. I take steps to maintain a healthy weight. I deal with negative feelings in a healthy way. I avoid skipping meals. I eat slowly and take small bites. I trade high-sugar foods for foods low in sugar. I choose baked, grilled, and broiled foods instead of fried foods. I have a good attitude about eating. I feel positively about my body. Total your "Yes" and "No" answers. The more "Yes" answers you have, the healthier your weight management practices are. Think about your "No" answers. What steps can you take to turn these into "Yes" answers? Create a plan to improve your weight management practices. Natalia Klenova/Shutterstock.com »