Choosing Healthy Foods
Eating healthy is not about strict diets, staying thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, making informed decisions, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible.
Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Making the right food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and depression.
According to the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines and individual needs to:
- Make smart choices from every food group.
- Find your balance between food and physical activity.
- Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
The following resources were developed to help you make healthy food choices based on the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Tips for developing a healthy eating pattern
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Note: The information in this guide is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.gov. Two thousand calories is the value used as a general reference on food labels and in this document. You can calculate your recommended daily calories at: .
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx
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