Eating Healthy

what are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

recommendations for eating updated every 5 years

what portion of your plate should be fruit and vegetables?

1/2

why should your plate contain fruits and vegetables?

they provide vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and are naturally low in fat

at least what portion of your grains should be whole grains?

1/2

why should some of your grains be whole grains?

whole grains provide complex carbohydrates and is a good source of fiber

what is the difference between whole grains and regular grains?

whole grains contain the bran and the germ

why should you eat less unhealthy fat?

too much unhealthy fat causes high cholesterol, which causes heart disease

what percent of your calories should come from fat?

25-35%

why should you eat less salt?

because salt contains sodium and too much sodium causes high blood pressure

why should you vary your protein routine?

eating wide variety of protein sources can help you get all the different important nutrients