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Definition: Dietary Guidelines Are Defined As A Set of Guidelines or Qualitative Statements For

The document outlines dietary guidelines for making healthy food choices including: 1) Follow a healthy eating pattern across one's lifespan by choosing nutrient-dense foods in appropriate portions. 2) Limit calories from added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium by consuming less of these components. 3) Support healthy eating patterns for all by creating supportive environments for health eating in multiple settings.

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Definition: Dietary Guidelines Are Defined As A Set of Guidelines or Qualitative Statements For

The document outlines dietary guidelines for making healthy food choices including: 1) Follow a healthy eating pattern across one's lifespan by choosing nutrient-dense foods in appropriate portions. 2) Limit calories from added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium by consuming less of these components. 3) Support healthy eating patterns for all by creating supportive environments for health eating in multiple settings.

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INTRODUCTION

Definition:
Dietary guidelines are defined as a set of guidelines or qualitative statements for
making food choices that will help a person or a population lead a healthy life, maintain
optimum weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. It involves assessing the
nutritional status, determining diet and clinical history, etc.
DIETARY GUIDELINES:
a. Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan.
b. Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake.
c. Support healthy eating patterns for all.
d. Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.
e. Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.

A healthy eating pattern includes:

A healthy eating pattern limit:


They will be further discussed in detail.

 Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan:


i. Support nutrient adequacy.
ii. All food and beverage choices matter.
iii. Choose a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level to help achieve
and maintain a healthy body weight.
iv. Reduce the risk of chronic disease.

 Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake:
i. Consume less saturated fats.
ii. Use less Sodium.
iii. Consume an eating pattern low in added sugars.
iv. Cut back on foods and beverages higher in these components to amounts that fit
within healthy eating patterns.

 Support healthy eating patterns for all:


Everyone has a role in helping to create and support healthy eating patterns in
multiple settings nationwide, from home to school to work to communities.
i. Fat-free or low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt and cheese, and fortified soy
beverages.
ii. A variety of protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs,
legumes (beans and peas), and nuts, seeds and soy products.
iii. Fruits, especially whole fruits.
iv. Oils, including those from plants, and those that occur naturally in nuts, seeds,
seafood, olives and avocados.
v. Grains, at least half of which are whole grains.
vi. A variety of vegetables — dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and
peas), starchy and other.

 Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount:


To meet nutrient needs within calorie limits, choose a variety of nutrient-dense
foods across and within all food groups in recommended amounts. Over eating
should be discouraged as it leads to obesity. Children should not be over feed as it
will become a permanent habit to eat more. Energy dense food i.e. those high in fat
and sugar content should be eaten in small amounts. Intake of too little foods can be
dangerous, as it will not provide all essential nutrients to the body leading to many
deficiencies.
i. Nutrient content of foods, expressed per reference amount.
ii. Typically 100 kcal, 100 g, or per serving.
iii. Most calculations have relied on nutrient-to-calorie ratios.

 Shift to healthier food and beverage choices:


Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages across and within all food groups in
place of less healthy choices. Consider cultural and personal preferences to make
these shifts easier to accomplish and maintain.
It’s simple. When you can, swap out a food or ingredient for a healthier option. For
example, you could:
i. Shift from whole milk to low-fat milk in your breakfast cereal.
ii. Shift from soda with added sugars to water during lunch.
iii. Shift from a cream-based pasta dish to one with a lighter sauce and more
vegetables for dinner.
You have a chance to make a healthier choice whenever you:

 Open your fridge for a snack.


 Shop in the grocery store.
 Stand at a vending machine.
 Pack a lunch.
 Look at a menu in a restaurant.
 Cook a favorite recipe.
Take advantage of these everyday opportunities to make a shift. Everything you eat and
drink matters. Over time, little changes in the foods and drinks you choose can have big
health benefits.
Dietary Guidelines are an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined
with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight,
reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote
your overall health.

REFERENCE:
 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-
depth/dietary-guidelines/art-20045584
 https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/2015-2020-dietary-
guidelines/guidelines/executive-summary/

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