Healthy Restaurant Eating: Chain Menu Nutrition Tips

Eating healthy at Chinese or Mexican restaurants requires understanding nutritional values and sodium content. Compare the best and worst chain restaurant meals to find vegetarian options or low-calorie swaps that fit your diet.

Consequences of Too Little Calories

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rachel Nall

While not eating enough calories in one day can make your stomach hurt, not eating enough over a long period of time -- weeks or months -- can have harmful effects on your body. Your body requires certain nutrients to stay healthy and keep your muscles working and your bones strong.