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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... Reducing Sodium 8 A Food Choice Checkup 11 Some Facts About Fat and Cholesterol Fats are the most concentrated source of food energy ( calories ) . Fats are mixtures of three kinds of fatty acids - saturated , monounsatu- rated , and ...
... Reducing Sodium 8 A Food Choice Checkup 11 Some Facts About Fat and Cholesterol Fats are the most concentrated source of food energy ( calories ) . Fats are mixtures of three kinds of fatty acids - saturated , monounsatu- rated , and ...
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... reduce the amount of fat and satu- rated fat you eat . If you're like most Ameri- cans , 36 percent of your calories ... Reducing fat may help you control your weight if necessary . This is important because obesity increases your risk ...
... reduce the amount of fat and satu- rated fat you eat . If you're like most Ameri- cans , 36 percent of your calories ... Reducing fat may help you control your weight if necessary . This is important because obesity increases your risk ...
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... reduced - calorie salad dressings - they are usually low in fat . • As a beverage , gradually replace whole milk with 2 percent fat milk , then 1 percent fat or skim milk . In the Kitchen : • When cooking , replace saturated fats such ...
... reduced - calorie salad dressings - they are usually low in fat . • As a beverage , gradually replace whole milk with 2 percent fat milk , then 1 percent fat or skim milk . In the Kitchen : • When cooking , replace saturated fats such ...
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... Reducing Sodium in Your Diet : At the Store : .Read labels for information on the sodium content ( see Section 3 for ... reduced sodium or " no - salt- added " versions of foods . Nutrition Information Serving Size Calories Fat ...
... Reducing Sodium in Your Diet : At the Store : .Read labels for information on the sodium content ( see Section 3 for ... reduced sodium or " no - salt- added " versions of foods . Nutrition Information Serving Size Calories Fat ...
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... below and check pages 40 and 65 of this bulletin for ideas on how you might modify your recipe to reduce fat and sodium . Ingredients Amounts Changes Preparation Changes Try this recipe . It's low in fat and sodium. 13.
... below and check pages 40 and 65 of this bulletin for ideas on how you might modify your recipe to reduce fat and sodium . Ingredients Amounts Changes Preparation Changes Try this recipe . It's low in fat and sodium. 13.
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