the dietary guidelines… are new! they were just released january 31, 2011. are written by the...
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The Dietary Guidelines…
• Are new! They were just released January 31, 2011.
• Are written by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Are revised every five years.• Are general guidelines on nutrition and
fitness.• Are based on current health information for
Americans.• Eliminated My Pyramid and replaced it with
My Plate.
TWO MAIN CONCEPTS
1. Maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain a
healthy weight.2. Focus on consuming nutrient-
dense foods and beverages.
PRINCIPLES FORCALORIE BALANCE
• Monitor food & beverage intake, physical activity, and body weight.
• Reduce portion sizes.• When eating out, make better
choices.• Limit screen time.
KEY TERM: Nutrient-Dense
• Provides vitamins, minerals and other beneficial substances and relatively few calories without -– Solid fats in the food, or added to it– Added sugars– Added refined starches– Added sodium
• Retains naturally occurring components, such as dietary fiber.
WHAT FOODS ARE NUTRIENT-DENSE?• Vegetables• Fruits• Whole grains• Seafood• Eggs
• Beans & peas• Unsalted nuts &
seeds• Fat-free & low-fat
dairy• Lean meats &
poultry
…when prepared without solid fats or sugars
FOODS & FOOD COMPONENTS TO REDUCE:
• Sodium• Fats
– Saturated fats– Trans fats– Cholesterol
• Calories from solid fats & added sugars “SoFAS”
• Refined grains• Alcohol
FOODS & NUTRIENTS TO INCREASE:
• Vegetables• Fruits• Whole grains• Milk• Seafood, in place
of some meat/poultry
NUTRIENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN
• Potassium• Fiber
• Calcium• Vitamin
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