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Women have for a long time been more health conscious than men. Dieting has always been popular, with magazines offering magical-sounding diets to help shed those extra pounds they say you shouldn't have. But being healthy is more than losing a few pounds. Healthy eating is just one aspect, and should be considered along with exercise, smoking and alcohol intake as well as medical checks such as regular cervical smears, breast self-examination, blood pressure and urine examinations. Healthy eating is about eating the right kind of food, maintaining the balance between carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the diet. Generally, healthy eating involves eating less fat and more fibre as a high fat diet contributes to obesity and heart disease. A ratio known as the Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to determine whether someone's weight is within the normal range, or above or below the recommended limits. Calculate your BMI here. Follow the links to find out more about smoking, alcohol and exercise, or read about breast problems, breast screening programme, breast self-examination and cervical smears. |
