WELLNESS AND NUTRITION
Step Up To Nutrition And Health
Your
food and physical activity choices each day affect your
health—how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the
future.
What
is a "Healthy Diet"?
The Dietary Guidelines
describe a healthy diet
as one that
• Emphasizes fruits,
vegetables, whole
grains, and fat-free
or low-fat milk
and milk products;
• Includes lean
meats, poultry, fish,
beans, eggs, and nuts; and
• Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines and in MyPyramid are for the general public over 2 years of age. MyPyramid is not a therapeutic diet for any specific health condition. Individuals with a chronic health condition should consult with a health care provider to determine what dietary pattern is appropriate for them.
The Dietary Guidelines
describe a healthy diet
as one that
• Emphasizes fruits,
vegetables, whole
grains, and fat-free
or low-fat milk
and milk products;
• Includes lean
meats, poultry, fish,
beans, eggs, and nuts; and
• Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines and in MyPyramid are for the general public over 2 years of age. MyPyramid is not a therapeutic diet for any specific health condition. Individuals with a chronic health condition should consult with a health care provider to determine what dietary pattern is appropriate for them.
