News: Americans Are Finally Eating Less…

Has the national obesity rate peaked? New findings from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill show that Americans have for the first time in decades cut their calorie intake, largely because we're not drinking as much soda anymore.

But we’re not out of the woods yet. Despite the drop in calories, we’re still not eating more whole grains or reducing our intake of refined carbs, desserts and fast food, and we’re not upping our activity levels either.  Winning that battle is all about the little changes like these…

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Americans Are Finally Eating Less... Has the national obesity rate peaked? New findings from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill show that Americans have for the first time in decades cut their calorie intake, largely because we're not drinking as much soda anymore. But we’re not out of the woods yet. Despite the drop in calories, we’re still not eating more whole grains or reducing our intake of refined carbs, desserts and fast food, and we’re not upping our activity levels either.  Winning that battle is all about the little changes like these… Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 9 Drinks With More Sugar Than You’d Think    READ NOW 3 Kinds of Exercise You Need to Lose Weight    READ NOW 6 Simple Ways to Save 100 Calories Per Day READ NOW The About.com Guide to Healthy, Natural Weight Loss    READ NOW Trending Now • Can You Afford to Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? • 7 Veggies You Can Actually Substitute for Grains • "I Chose a Double Mastectomy... and I Didn't Have Breast Cancer" • 3 Ways to Build a Better Hearing Brain • Where Can I Find Cheap Fitness Classes? • 8 Fitness-Focused Vacations and Retreats • Why Am I Only Depressed At Night? • 2 Crucial Health Insurance Components Nobody Thinks About Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.