Dietary Guidelines
By: Tyrese Roberts
What do the dietary guidelines do for Americans
health risk- is the likelihood of developing health problems such as heart disease.
diet is an eating plan
Getting enough nutrients within your calorie needs
age,gender,activity level, and weather you whether you are trying to gain or lose weight
nutrient dense food- is a food that provides high amount of vitamins and minerals for relatively few calories
how to maintain healthy weight
risk factor- is a condition that increases your chances of developing a problem
diabetes,cancer,heart disease,high blood pressure,arthritis
energy reserve
suggestions for being physically active every day
control your weight, strengthen your heart and lungs
60 minutes or more
importance of whole grains, fruits, vegetables,and milk
they help against heart diseases, and cancer. they provide most of our calories. they are high in nutrients rich, cholesterol free and naturally low in fats and calories.
they help against risk factors, and they help with nutrients
eat fruit instead of sugary dessert, and drink yogurt smoothies for snacks
how to limit fats and cholesterol
saturated fats and trans fats
heart disease
be choosy about carbohydrates
naturally rich fruit and milk
candy and soft drinks
prevents tooth decay
why reduce sodium and increase potassium
helps control body fluids
high blood pressure,heart attack, and stroke
potassium helps counteract sodium effect on high blood pressure
Avoid alcohol
accidents, injuries, and judgement
Why is food safety so important part of dietary guidelines
safe food is healthful food that is free from harmful bacteria and other contaminants