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Maintaining the correct weight for your height is a key part of ensuring you reduce your risk of breast cancer. There are many reasons why you might put on weight. Inherited genes, lifestyle and what you eat can all play a part. If you’re not sure about whether you are a healthy weight you can find out by calculating your Body Mass Index.
Keeping a healthy weight can sometimes be easier said than done but try to only eat as much as you need – so you don’t gain excess weight.
Here are some simple ways you can make healthy eating a daily habit, to help you lose those extra pounds and maintain a healthy weight in the long term.
The amount you eat is just as important as what you eat.
Your age, sex, height and activity levels all play a part in determining what portion size you should be eating. Judging what size of portion you should eat is key, and your own hand can serve as a simple measuring aid.
The British Nutrition Foundation’s portion guide is a useful guide.
Tip – the hand should only serve as a general portion guide. You may need bigger or smaller portions depending on how tall or active you are.
Watch the hidden calories especially in food you don’t cook yourself
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