Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

1. published by the USDA since 1980

   • focus on healthy eating patterns and limits

2. designed to help Americans understand how to eat a healthy diet and reduce the risk of chronic disease

   • based on scientific evidence

3. Food

   • for a healthy diet include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat free/low fat dairy, and protein foods
     • instead of consuming too much added sugar and salt or eating highly processed or fast foods try cooking at home using whole food ingredients

4. Drinks

   • men should have no more than two alcoholic drinks per day
     • women should have no more than one