2. Sources for Credible Nutrition and Fitness Information
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3. The Dietary Guidelines
“……….. translates the current body of nutrition science into sound food-based guidance for ages 2 and older to promote health and help prevent disease”. 
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4. The Dietary Guidelines
Are developed jointly between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Are revised every five years to reflect the most current scientific information.
Beginning with the 2005 edition, contain more technical information, making it oriented more toward policymakers, healthcare providers, nutrition educators, and nutritionists than the general public.
Ultimate purpose is to improve the health of all Americans, two years of age and older.
Contain strategies that give consideration to one’s food preferences, cultural traditions, and diversity of customs.
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5. Top 10 Things You Should Know
A life time of healthy eating prevents chronic diseases such as:
Obesity
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes
The Dietary Guidelines help you make informed decisions
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6. Top 10 Cont.
A healthy eating pattern is a combination of food and drinks you eat over time, adaptable to preference, culture and budget
Healthy eating patterns include:
A variety of vegetables-dark green, red & orange, legumes
Fruits-especially whole
Grains-at least half are whole
Dairy-fat-free or reduced fat dairy, fortified soy
Variety of protein-seafood, lean meat, poultry, eggs, legumes, nuts
Oils from plants
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7. Top 10 Cont.
Healthy eating patterns reduce sugar-less than 10% of daily calories
Healthy eating patterns limits saturated and trans fats
Healthy eating patterns limit salt
Small shifts in food choices
Regular physical activity
Everyone has a role:
Home
School
Workplace
Food retailers
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9. References http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/
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