Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Aim for Fitness

Aim for a healthy weight
Become physically active everyday
Build a healthy base

Let the Food Pyramid guide your choices of food
Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables each day
Keep food safe to eat

Choose Sensibly

Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat
Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars
Choose and prepare foods with less salt

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