WHAT'S IN THIS eBOOKLET FOR YOU?
This eBooklet introduces you to the FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID.
The Pyramid illustrates the research-based food guidance system developed by USDA and supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
It goes beyond the "basic four food groups" to help you put the Dietary Guidelines into action.
The Pyramid is based on USDA's research on what foods people eat, what nutrients are in these foods, and how to make the best food choices for you.
The Pyramid and this booklet will help you choose what and how much to eat from each food group to get the nutrients you need and not too many calories, or too much fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium, or alcohol.
The Pyramid focuses on fat because most peoples' diets are too high in fat.
Following the Pyramid will help you keep your intake of total fat and saturated fat low.
A diet low in fat will reduce your chances of geetting certain diseases and help you to maintain a healthy weight.
This eBooklet will also help you learn how to spot and control the sugars and salt in your diet, and make lower sugar and salt choices.
CONTENTS
- An explaination of what the Food Guide Pyramid actually is and how it works
- How the Pyramid will work for you
- What is a Serving?
- Advice on fat intake in your diet
- Advice on cholesterol levels
- Advice on sugars
- Advice on salt and sodium
- The food groups with selection tips
- The Pyramid Food Choices Chart
- How to rate your diet
WILL FOLLOWING THIS DIET PLAN REALLY WORK?
This eBooklet follows the guidelines for a healthful diet - advice for 2 years of age or more.
By following the Dietary Guidelines, you can enjoy better health and reduce your chances of getting certain diseases.
These Guidelines, developed jointly by USDA and HHS, are the best, most up-to-date advice from nutrition scientists and are the basis Federal nutritional policy.
WHAT WILL THIS eBOOKLET TEACH ME?
- To eat a variety of food to get the energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fibre you need for good health
- To balance the food you eat with physical activity - maintain or improve your weight to reduce your chances of having high blood pressure, heart disease, a stroke, certain cancers, and most common kind of diabetes
- To choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits which provide needed vitamins, minerals, fibre and complex carbohydrates that will help you lower your intake of fat
- To choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol to reduce your risk of heart attack and certain types of cancer and to help you maintain a healthy weight
- To choose a diet moderate in sugars. A diet with lots of sugars has too many calories and too few nutrients for most people and can contribute to tooth decay
- To choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium to help reduce your risk of high blood pressure
IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT MANAGING YOUR WEIGHT PROPERLY WITH A SAFE AND HEALTHY DIET THEN THIS IS THE GUIDE FOR YOU!
a must for all ..........
weight watchers
Dr William O'MulHolland-McGrath of the Xcalibre Gymnasium & Solarium quotes:
"This is the perfect dietary programme for anyone wanting to manage their weight in a sensible and healthy manner. I have know many people who have tried this diet and found it very effective. Following these guidelines does not put your health at risk like some of the new fad wonder diets of today. I would recommend this for anyone who wishes to live a healthy life."
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