Ch 2 guidelines for healthy eating

how do you convey the concept of a healthy diet to consumers?

healthy people 2030

2020-2025 dietary guidelines for Americans is most prominent tool to assist Americans in making wise food choices

companion tool is my plate

dietary recommendations made by: American college of cardiology, American heart association, American cancer society, and American institute of cancer research

what are the guidelines for healthy eating?

a healthy diet provides enough of all essential nutrients to: help attain and maintain a healthy body weight, promote overall health, and reduce risk of chronic disease

prominent characteristics of healthy eating are: variety, balance, moderation, and individually appropriate

what are the 4 stages of the 2020-2025 dietary guidelines for Americans?

1: identify topics and supporting scientific questions

2: appoint a dietary guidelines advisory committee to review evidence

3: develop the dietary guidelines

4: implement the dietary guidelines

what is another tool that can be used to support healthy dietary patterns?

my plate