*The Food Pyramid is a great guide to follow when deciding what types of food and how much of each food to include in your daily diet.
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Recommended Daily Intake:
Breads, Grains, and Other Starches group- 6-11 servings
Vegetables group- 3-5 servings
Fruit group- 2-4 servings
Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese group- 2-3 servings
Meat, Poultry, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts group- 2-3 servings
Fats, Oils, and Sweets group- Use sparingly
Eat This Not That
Basic Principles of Healthy Eating for Parents to Remember When Their Children.
1. Include Foods From All Food Groups
Unless you are advised by your doctor not to, your daily diet should include a variety of foods from all the main groups of foods, such as: meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables and fats.
2. Fat-intake Should be Predominantly Non-Saturated
- Choose lower-fat meats and dairy foods.
- Trim all visible fat.
- Eat regular fish.
- Eat butter/margarine sparingly.
Unless otherwise advised by your doctor, make sure your daily diet includes sufficient dietary fiber. An estimated dose is around 25-30g per day. Increase your fiber intake gradually.
5. Beware Hidden Fats and Sugars and Sodium
Much of our intake of fat, sugar, and sodium is typically from packaged or prepared foods, such as: sauces, packet foods, sodas, candy, soups and so on. You can't avoid these types of food, but you should check the label and choose brands that are lower in sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.
6. Choose Healthy Snacks
Snacking is a very healthy eating habit. Eating regularly throughout the day maintains stable blood-sugar levels (reducing the build-up of hunger) and helps maintain metabolic rate. Some healthy snacks are: chopped fruit, chopped vegetables, nuts and seeds, wholegrain sandwiches, fresh lean meats, and mineral water
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Six Major Food Groups
*The Food Pyramid is a great guide to follow when deciding what types of food and how much of each food to include in your daily diet.
Recommended Daily Intake:
Eat This Not That
Basic Principles of Healthy Eating for Parents to Remember When Their Children.
1. Include Foods From All Food Groups
Unless you are advised by your doctor not to, your daily diet should include a variety of foods from all the main groups of foods, such as: meats, dairy, fruits, vegetables and fats.2. Fat-intake Should be Predominantly Non-Saturated
- Choose lower-fat meats and dairy foods.- Trim all visible fat.
- Eat regular fish.
- Eat butter/margarine sparingly.
3. Eat Enough Omega-3 Fats
- Choose unrefined cooking oils.- Try oils containing omega-3 fatty acids: canola, flax oil.
4. Eat More High-Fiber Foods
Unless otherwise advised by your doctor, make sure your daily diet includes sufficient dietary fiber. An estimated dose is around 25-30g per day. Increase your fiber intake gradually.5. Beware Hidden Fats and Sugars and Sodium
Much of our intake of fat, sugar, and sodium is typically from packaged or prepared foods, such as: sauces, packet foods, sodas, candy, soups and so on. You can't avoid these types of food, but you should check the label and choose brands that are lower in sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.6. Choose Healthy Snacks
Snacking is a very healthy eating habit. Eating regularly throughout the day maintains stable blood-sugar levels (reducing the build-up of hunger) and helps maintain metabolic rate. Some healthy snacks are: chopped fruit, chopped vegetables, nuts and seeds, wholegrain sandwiches, fresh lean meats, and mineral waterReferences:
http://www.annecollins.com/obesity.htm