No single food causes obesity, and obese people have not been shown to eat more chocolate than thin people do. For many people, weight control is a lifelong challenge. Experts believe that saying no to favorite foods is not the answer. If you deprive yourself of the foods you love, eating healthfully may be more difficult. So instead of cutting out foods that taste good, eat small amounts and continue to follow the Food Guide Pyramid.
Be sure to include physical activity as part of your daily routine. Keeping active can help weight management and improve your general health.