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How do you slim down for summer? 2011

To help add variety to your menus, USA TODAY nutrition reporter Nanci Hellmich selected this low-calorie recipe from a new diet cookbook, EatingWell 500 Calorie Dinners.

Weight-Loss Challenge recipe: Black bean soup 2010

TWITTER: Follow @USATODAYdiet for conference updates from reporter Nanci Hellmich

Obesity a key link to soaring health tab as costs double 2009

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Sebelius: Focus on childhood obesity 'overdue' 2009

Lundberg gives USA TODAY's Nanci Hellmich a list of different diet recommendations for heart health:The South Beach Diet, a best-selling diet book by cardiologist Arthur Agatston.

South Beach, Mediterranean-style provide a heart healthy diet 2011

To help you lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks with the USA TODAY Weight-Loss Challenge, reporter Nanci Hellmich worked with fitness expert Mark Fenton to adapt a quiz and program from his book, The Complete Guide to Walking for Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness.

Exercise is key: Test yourself and pick your own walking plan 2010

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Tell us about your Second Act 2011

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Family Fitness Challenge: Shape up together, with USA TODAY 2010

Lundberg gives USA TODAY's Nanci Hellmich a list of different diet recommendations for heart health:The South Beach Diet, a best-selling diet book by cardiologist Arthur Agatston.

South Beach, Mediterranean-style provide a heart healthy diet 2011

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7 steps to help you meet the challenge 2008