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There are many benefits to eating healthfully. Losing weight can help to reduce the risk of chronic conditions. If a person is overweight or obese, they have a higher risk of developing several conditions, including: heart disease non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus poor bone density some cancers  A healthful diet includes a variety of fruits and vegetables of many colours, whole grains and starches, good fats, and lean proteins. Eating healthfully also means avoiding foods with high amounts of added salt and sugar. In this article, we look at the top 10 benefits of a healthful diet, as well as the evidence behind them. 1. Weight loss Whole vegetables and fruits are lower in calories than most processed foods. A person looking to lose weight should reduce their calorie intake to no more than what they require each day. Determining an individual's calorie requirements is easy using dietary guidelines published by the United States government...