It is no secret that Americans love dining out. This doesn’t pose a problem for some, but for those trying to manage their weight, disaster could be just around the corner.”There are ‘green light words’ for people to look for which usually mean healthier or lower fat choices,” said Shirley Kindrick of Ohio State’s Center for Wellness and Prevention. These are words such as grilled, boiled, steamed or charbroiled, she said.”One word that seems to trick a lot of people is marinated. In restaurants this can mean a lot of extra fat and calories,” Kindrick said.Just as there are ‘green light words’, then are ‘red light words’ as well.”Words like sauteed (especially in butter), fried, supersized, smothered and with sauce are key words which mean lots of fat and lots of calories,” she said.Kindrick advises asking for dressings and sauces on the side, and butter to be left off of items such as steamed vegetables and potatoes. Substitute a salad for chips or fries, she said. “A lot of people have no idea what proper portion size is,” Kindrick said. “People can practice measuring foods at home so that they have a better idea what proper portion size is. This way they can judge how much they are eating.” The Center for Wellness and Prevention has been working with The Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe developing a healthy eating program. Kindrick worked with the chef analyzing and revising two recipes, and added one she developed to the menu.