Dietary guidelines

Dietary guidelines

1. set by the USDA

   • Used to help americans live with a healthy diet and to reduce the risk of chronic disease
     • Compiled by scientific experts in the field of nutrition
     • Shows what a healthy eating pattern includes and limits
       • For a healthy diet include a variety of vegetables, whole grains and fat free or low fat dairy.
         • limiting certain foods may also help your diet.
           • Try to limit added salt or sugars.
             • Try cooking at home and use whole food ingredients.
               • Avoid processed food.
                 • Also limit alcohol intake.