Dietary Guidelines

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Dietary Guidelines
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Purpose of Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Science-based guidelines solely about nutrition
• Basis for many school meal programs
• Provide advice to help people live longer,
  healthier lives
• Meant for Americans 2 years and older
• Revised every 5 years to keep them current

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Dietary Guidelines reflect what is known about

• What nutrients and other food substances do
• Where nutrients are found
• How much nutrients people need for a healthful,
  active life
• How healthy weight, physical activity, and food
  safety help reduce health risks.

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9 Dietary Guidelines topics

1. Get enough nutrients within your calorie needs
2. Maintain a healthy weight
3. Be physically active every day
4. Choose whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk
5. Limit fats and cholesterol

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• 6)Be choosy about carbohydrate foods
• 7)Reduce sodium and increase potassium
• 8)Avoid alcoholic beverages
• 9)Keep food safe

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5 tips to make the Dietary Guidelines work for you

• Be realistic!
• Be adventurous!
• Be flexible!
• Be sensible!
• Be active!

• Make small changes over time in what you eat and
  your level of activity
• Enjoy a variety of foods
• Balance what you eat and the physical activity
  you do over several days
• Enjoy all foods, just dont over do it