Fruits and vegetables enhanced federal efforts to increase consumption could yield health benefits for Americans.DIANE Publishing, 2002 |
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Page 6 - Fats, Oils, & Sweets USE SPARINGLY Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group 2-3 SERVINGS Vegetable Group 3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group 2-4 SERVINGS Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group 6-11 SERVINGS SOURCE: US Department of Agriculture/US. Department of Hearth and Use the Food Guide Pyramid to help you eat better every day.
Page 57 - Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain some types of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may reduce the risk of heart disease, a disease associated with many factors.
Page 6 - Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts Group 2-3 Servings Vegetable Group 3-5 Servings...
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Page 57 - Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors.
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Page 56 - 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 • If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation (Source: Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 5th Edition, 2000.