Malaysia Dietary Guidelines for body weight

Malaysia Dietary Guidelines recommended that:

1. body weight be maintained in the healthy range by balancing calorie intake with physical activity.
- Eat according to calorie recommendations by age, sex and physical activity level
- Be physically active everyday
- Reduce sedentary activities

2. weigh yourself regularly, eat least once a week

3. if you are an adult, prevent gradual weight gain over time
- reduce intake of high calorie foods
- eat smaller portions of high calorie foods

4. if overweight, aim for slow and steady weight loss
- set a realistic weight loss goal of ½ - 1kg/week
- decrease calorie intake without sacrificing other nutrients

5. if underweight, increase energy intake as recommended
- eat 3 main meals & 1-3 snacks/day
- choose food with higher calorie content
- eat larger portions of food