You should cut back on foods that have only limited nutritional value, that are overprocessed or that contain too much fat, salt, sugar and refined white flour.

If you need to change your eating habits for the sake of your health, have you considered talking with a registered dietitian (RD)?

When counting calories, don’t forget the ones you drink. For many people, these so-called liquid calories can make or break an effort to lose pounds successfully.

At any given time, millions of people in the U.S. are trying to lose weight. They spend billions of dollars each year on weight-loss products and services. Learn more about diets and weight loss by taking this quiz.

Who doesn't want to believe that a food will give you lasting energy or that a yummy-tasting beverage is slimming?

By choosing carefully and practicing portion control, you can include an occasional fast-food meal in a weight-conscious meal plan.

Many of us used the old Food Pyramid for years to help make sure we were following a balanced diet. Its replacement, called My Pyramid, was introduced in 2005, along with updated dietary and exercise guidelines.

Encourage your teen to eat three balanced meals a day, with fruits or vegetables as snacks.

Stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to keep salad greens, apples, oranges, onions, and other produce your family likes on hand.

You don't have to give up fast food to get your diet on the right track. You can make your meals-on-the-go healthier by ordering wisely.

News reports on the role fat should play in your diet can be confusing. Some new studies suggest the type of fat you consume is more important to your health than the amount of fat eaten. Other recent reports contradict these findings.

When food producers cut the fat out of foods, they often replace it with extra sugar or other carbohydrates, which add calories.

It's difficult to be satisfied with grilled squash if you've grown up eating fried chicken. Fortunately, there are ways to eat a healthy diet and still enjoy your favorite foods, nutrition experts say. The secret? Prepare the foods differently.

Find out how much you know about the new dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.

Most food additives are safe and beneficial, experts say. What's more, they're everywhere.