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Old 05-28-2011, 08:18 PM   #1  
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Old 05-28-2011, 08:39 PM   #2  
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Ideal Body Weight
Using body mass index as a reference, this calculator determines your ideal body weight range. All you need to do is enter your height.

Body Mass Index
This tool considers your height and weight to assess your weight status.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio
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A Dietitian's View (recipes, advice)

Nutrition and Fitness Information for the Misinformed

http://www.roadtonutrition.com/
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Interesting page with lots of links to info and blogs.

United States Department of Agriculture
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display...efault=0#Blogs
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