Christine Baker is a State Registered Dietician with over 25 years experience and a Masters Degree in Analytical Biology. She has presented at many national and international conferences, and provided nutrition / dietetic teaching and training sessions to students, nurses and doctors. Additionally, she is a Practising Specialist Dietician in Diet and Asthma and is a qualified teacher of Home Economics. Here she provides some invaluable advice and information.

Eating Well & Being the Right Weight For Your Height

Eating well and being the right weight for your height can make a significant difference to your health and, contrary to what a lot of people think, is not expensive and is certainly not dull! Before you start your slimming plan find out what is the right weight for your height and build, then plan your weight loss accordingly.

There are a great variety of foods from which to choose; after all eating is one of life's pleasures. For variety, foods should be chosen from each of the five different groups, to make up our three basic meals each day - Breakfast, Midday Meal and Evening Meal. This ensures that all the nutrients i.e. protein, vitamins, etc. that the body needs to function properly, are provided.

Use The Diet Plate ® for serving your main meal of the day and follow the same principles for your other two meals of the day. This will help you get the balance of foods right.

For more information on the correct weight for your height, please see our Body Mass Index section.