ROCHESTER, Minn., Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Mayo Clinic is offering an online calorie counter to help people track calorie consumption and diet advice on its Web site.
The calculator can be found on MayoClinic.com with a search for "calorie counter." If users find they are consuming too many calories, they can learn diet tips for reducing calorie intake, including quick, healthy recipes; tips from registered dieticians on making favorite recipes healthier while keeping them tasty; information on low-carb diets; an interactive quiz on common myths about weight loss and nutrition; and shopping strategies, including tips for reading food labels.
MayoClinic.com also offers information on food pyramids, herbs, vitamins and minerals and the "food and health connection" -- how food and health relate to disease prevention, weight control and special diets.
MayoClinic.com combines the expertise of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic.
