How to reduce calorie intake

• First, check if you need to.
• Eat more low calorie, high nutrient foods.
• Reduce your intake of high fat and high sugar foods.
• Let a larger percentage of your food come from the grain, fruit, and vegetable groups.
• Use sugar substitutes in place of sugar.
• Drink water or seltzer instead of soda.
• Burn off your excess calories through physical activity.
• Eat your grains and vegetables without adding a lot of fat, sugar, or salt during preparation or at the table.
• Eat more of your food at home so you know what is in it.
• Don’t be fooled by salads with high-calorie dressings.