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Help with healthy eating and weight loss
If you're looking for support to lose weight you can access a number of services for additional support. Find out more about who can help if you think you need to lose weight.
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How to lose weight safely
Losing weight safely and at a realistic pace is the best way to reach your healthy weight and to maintain that weight in the long term. Find out how to lose weight safely.
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Body mass index (BMI)
Weighing too much or too little can have a number of consequences on your overall health. Find out why your health and weight range are important and how to calculate your BMI
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Food labelling
Food labels should give you information about its content, shelf life and storage to help you make informed decisions about the foods you buy. Learn how to read food labels to understand the nutritional content of food
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Low-risk drinking guidelines
As a nation, Scots drink 40% more than the low-risk guideline of 14 units a week. Find out more about the guidelines.
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How does my drinking add up
Find out what is a unit of alcohol, how it's calculated and download a unit calculator.
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The risks of drinking too much
Many things can affect the impact alcohol has on you. Find out more about the impact of alcohol and how to manage your drinking.
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Tips on cutting down alcohol
From setting a budget to creating a personal alcohol diary, here are some simple and effective ways to begin cutting down your alcohol consumption.
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Help and support with alcohol
Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first step to getting better and often the hardest one. Find out how to get help and support when you become concerned about your drinking
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Tips for coping with depression
If you're feeling depressed, try coping strategies like exercising more, socialising and eating healthily. You can also contact your GP if you're feeling depressed or speak to a helpline like Breathing Space.