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Finding Your Way to a Healthier You:
Based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Cynthia L. Hughes, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist
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Make smart choices from every food group
A Healthy Eating Plan is One That...
- emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free & low-fat milk products
- includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
- is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
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Find your balance between food and physical activity
Regular Physical Activity is Important for Your Overall Health
- be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week
- 60 minutes for children, teens, and adults needing to control body weight
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Get the most nutrition out of your food choices
To Know the Facts... Use the Label
- keep these low: saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium
- get enough of these: potassium, fiber, vitamins A & C, calcium, and iron
- Use the % Daily Value (DV) column when possible:
5% DV or less is low, 20% DV or more is high
Published by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) & U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS)
For more information go to www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines
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