According to 2015-20 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, intakes of Vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains and Fat free and low fat dairy products are consumed lower than recommended and should be increased.
What is Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a joint collaboration of The U.S Department of Health and Health Services and the U.S Department of Agriculture every 5 years.
Each edition focuses upon the body of nutrition science and helps towards healthy eating.
This guidelines open up improving overall eating habit and striving for long term healthy policy.
THE GUIDELINES:
- Follow healthy eating habit with appropriate calorie level to achieve and maintain healthy body weight, support nutrient adequacy and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
- Focus on variety and amount of food one is consuming by choosing variety of nutrient dense food.
- Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduction in sodium intake.
- Shifting towards healthier and food and beverage choices.
- Supporting healthy eating pattern for all from home to school to work to communities.
Key Recommendations:
- A variety of vegetable should be added
- Fruits to be eaten
- Grains , at least half of which are whole grains is mandatory
- Fat free or low fat dairy
- Variety of protein foods which includes seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, and nuts , seeds and soy products.
- Oil
Other Recommendations:
- Consumption of less than 10% calories per day from added sugar
- Consumption of less than 10% calories per day from saturated fats
- Consume less than 2300 mg per day of sodium
- Alcohol consumption in moderation
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