Tips for Adults

Eat breakfast every day. People who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat later in the day.

Choose whole grains more often. Try whole wheat breads and pastas, oatmeal, brown rice, or bulgur.

Select a mix of colorful vegetables each day. Different colored vegetables provide different nutrients.

Have low-fat, low-sugar snacks on hand at home, at work, or on the go, to combat hunger and prevent overeating.

Eat three meals every day instead of skipping meals or eating a snack instead of a meal.

Drink plenty of water. Aim for about eight 8-ounce each day.

At restaurants, eat only half your meal and take the rest home.

Visit museums, the zoo, or an aquarium. You and your family will walk for hours and not realize it.

Take a walk after dinner instead of watching TV.

Get plenty of sleep.