Following are some simple tips from the American Cancer Society for reducing dietary fat, even when eating out or traveling:

• Learn the "red flag" words that signify high-fat foods on menus: puffed, battered, creamy, crispy, breaded, buttery, hollandaise, flaky, au gratin, a la king, scampi, Bearnaise, Mornay, and alfredo.
• Traveling? Pack portable, low-fat snack foods such as crackers, raisins, pretzels, fruit, raw vegetables, fat-free muffins, bagels, and air-popped popcorn.
• Keep a supply of easy-to-grab, low-fat foods handy. Such foods can include: instant vegetable soups and oatmeals, dried fruit, snack-size whole-grain cereals, mini-cans of water-packed tuna, pretzels, and low-fat crackers.
• If fast food is the only option, choose low-fat menu items such as a salad or grilled chicken sandwich. A submarine sandwich with lean meats and lots of veggies (hold the mayo!) can be a healthier option as well.
• Remember that fat-free does not mean calorie-free! It is still important to watch portion sizes.