Health & Nutrition: Human Nutrition
How do you eat "right"?
The (1995) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provide advice about food choices that promote health and help prevent disease. They are designed for healthy Americans age 2 years and over. (You will need to follow your doctor's advice for younger children and infants because their dietary needs are different.) The guidelines work together, emphasizing variety, balance, and moderation in the total diet.The first two guidelines form the basis of a healthy diet. Two other guidelines stress the need for many Americans to consume less fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and to consume more complex carbohydrates and fiber. Other guidelines suggest only moderate use of sugars, salt, and if used at all, alcoholic beverages. The seven guidelines are:
- Eat
a variety of foods.
- Balance
the food you eat with physical activity maintain or improve
your weight.
- Choose
a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits.
- Choose
a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
- Choose
a diet moderate in sugars.
- Choose
a diet moderate in salt and sodium.
- If
you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
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