Food Facts for Older Adults: Information on how to Use the Dietary GuidelinesU.S. Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Information Service, 1993 - 68 pages |
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... foods and how much to eat each day . Each of the food groups in the three lower levels of the Pyramid supplies specific vitamins and minerals , so it's important to include them all to get the nutrients you need for good health . Try to ...
... foods and how much to eat each day . Each of the food groups in the three lower levels of the Pyramid supplies specific vitamins and minerals , so it's important to include them all to get the nutrients you need for good health . Try to ...
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... group . These foods provide calories but few vitamins and minerals . Most people should go easy on foods from this group . Some fat or sugar symbols are shown in the other food groups . That's to remind you that some foods in these groups ...
... group . These foods provide calories but few vitamins and minerals . Most people should go easy on foods from this group . Some fat or sugar symbols are shown in the other food groups . That's to remind you that some foods in these groups ...
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... foods from all the food groups each day ? ⚫ Am I getting enough calcium - rich foods ? . Do I need to take a vitamin supplement , or can I add foods to my diet that will provide me with the nutrients I need ? . Have I discussed the ...
... foods from all the food groups each day ? ⚫ Am I getting enough calcium - rich foods ? . Do I need to take a vitamin supplement , or can I add foods to my diet that will provide me with the nutrients I need ? . Have I discussed the ...
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... Food Shopping , Dietary Guidelines Style Whether you are age 7 or 70 , you need a vari- ety of foods from each of the food groups . There are many choices available in today's typical supermarket . Here are some food choices that will ...
... Food Shopping , Dietary Guidelines Style Whether you are age 7 or 70 , you need a vari- ety of foods from each of the food groups . There are many choices available in today's typical supermarket . Here are some food choices that will ...
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... food group completely or in- clude only one or two food groups . ⚫ have a daily caloric intake that exceeds your usual caloric intake . ⚫ do not allow you to have a favorite food on occasion . ⚫ include foods that are expensive or ...
... food group completely or in- clude only one or two food groups . ⚫ have a daily caloric intake that exceeds your usual caloric intake . ⚫ do not allow you to have a favorite food on occasion . ⚫ include foods that are expensive or ...
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