A member asked:

Is swiss cheese okay 2 have when maintaining weight? i get the cheese slices from the deli so it's healthier and fresh. i don't even eat halfthe slice

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Any food is reasonable if you moderate it to your overall energy balance. Calories in must = calories out, or else weight gain occurs; an olympic athlete can eat like a pig, calorie wise, but their exertion and metabolism allows them to burn off the calories they take in.

Answered 9/10/2013

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