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Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
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Calorie Burn Rate Calculator
The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling.
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Cost of Drinking Calculator
Drinking can be an expensive habit. While you may not notice a dollar here or two dollars there, consider how much you spend per week and per year on alcohol.
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Cost of Smoking Calculator
There isn't much good that can be said about smoking. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you can save if you quit smoking today?
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Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.
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An excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its role in your health.
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Diet Quiz
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.
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Dietary Guidelines Quiz
Find out how much you know about the newest dietary guidelines and how they differ from the old food pyramid.
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Medicine Interaction Quiz
True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?
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Fats in Foods Quiz
How much do you really know about those fat globules lurking in your food? Take this quiz and find out.
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Fiber Quiz
How much fiber should you consume? Is there more than one kind of fiber? What foods contain fiber? Test your knowledge about fiber by taking the Fiber Quiz.
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Food Quiz
Answer this one: Which ethnic food offers healthy, low-fat choices?
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Heart Disease Prevention Quiz
Answer this one: Why is lack of regular exercise a major risk factor for heart disease?
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Heart Disease Risk Quiz
Knowing what causes heart disease and how you can prevent it can help you live a healthier, longer life.
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Medicine Safety Quiz
Learn how to better manage your medicines by taking this quiz.
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Over-the-Counter Medicine Quiz
Just because a medicine is available without a prescription doesn't mean it's safe to take. Take this quiz and learn the ins and outs of OTC medicines.
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Quitting Smoking Quiz
No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz.
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Stress Quiz
Stress is a fact of life for most of us. Too much stress can have harmful effects on the body, mind, and emotions. Learn more about stress and its effects by taking this quiz.
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Holiday Sweets and Treats Quiz
If you want to eat healthy, is it necessary to cut out all those tempting treats and snacks? Take this quiz to find out.
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Trans Fat Facts and Fiction
Think all fats are alike? Think again. Take this quiz to learn about trans fats and their impact on your health.
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