Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• Make every bite count:
  • Eat healthy foods from the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, lean meats, poultry, fish and beans.
  • Limit saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) alcohol and added sugars.

• Choose a variety of healthy foods:
  • Eat a balanced diet that includes each food group, and vary the foods you eat within each food group.

• Get active:
  • Regular physical activity can improve your overall health. it also helps with maintaining a healthy weight.

• Keep your foods safe:
  • Wash hands and food surfaces.
  • Cook foods to a safe temperature.