Suitable for those who have eaten too much and want to lose weight, this work presents information on: understanding what a healthy weight is and how to find yours; getting over overeating; formulating a plan for healthy eating; shopping, cooking, and dining out to make eating healthy easier; and, finding health-care professionals you can trust.

Get your children on the right track with a weight management plan

Now updated to evaluate today's popular diets

If you?re tired of the diet roller coaster, then this friendly, authoritative guide is for you. Now updated with the latest information, this clear and comprehensive book not only reveals exactly what you need to know and do, but also helps you identify and break through the barriers that have kept you from doing it!

Praise for Dieting For Dummies

"Our hands-down favorite . . . . Like all good health books, it's one to keep and refer to again and again."
--Detroit Free Press

"Gets under the skin of weight loss ? what works, what doesn?t, and why ? in ways few books do."
--Dallas Morning News

"Sound, practical, and comprehensive . . . chock-full of great information."
--USA Today

Discover how to:

• Develop an effective weight-loss strategy
• Eat healthfully at home and in restaurants
• Cope with cravings and setbacks
• Evaluate diet programs and medications
• Know the latest surgical options