Why should I try to have a healthy diet?

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Having a healthy is one of the most important things you can do to help your overall . Along with activity, your diet is the key factor that affects your . Having a healthy weight for your height is important. Being or obese increases your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high pressure, stroke, problems, arthritis, sleep apnea (breathing problems while sleeping), and some cancers. You can find out if you're overweight or by figuring out your body mass index (). Women with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered , whereas women with a BMI of 30 or more are considered . All adults (aged 18 years or older) who have a BMI of 25 or more are considered at risk for premature and disability from being overweight or obese. These health increase as the BMI rises. Your health care provider can help you figure out your body mass.

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