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Fighting the flab inside, as well as out

You may not be overweight, but you could be 'overfat'. Emma Barnett discovers how to get unhealthy internal fat down to a safe level.

Why it's hard for kids to lose weight

Lyn McDonald is doing everything right.

Diet tips: Cut out 300 calories for good or you'll pile the pounds straight back on

Scientists have found that dieters seeking to stay at their new weight need to eat 300 calories a day fewer than a non-dieter of the same weight.

'The ultimate wonder food': The humble potato has more nutrients, vitamins and minerals than traditional 'superfoods'

The spud is actually better for the body than traditional superfoods, such as bananas, broccoli, beetroot, nuts and avocado, research carried out by an independent nutritionist has found.

Why do people order a cheeseburger, fries, dessert and a *Diet* Coke?

It's called a "health halo effect." As long as we have the feeling we're doing something healthy, we extend it to everything during that meal. Due to this, most people surveyed estimated that a cheeseburger with a salad had fewer calories than the cheeseburger alone.