Nutrition and Your Health:

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Third Edition, 1990
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Home and Garden Bulletin No. 232

Introduction

Eat a variety of foods

Maintain healthy weight

Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol

Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and grain products

Use sugars only in moderation

Use salt and sodium only in moderation

If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation

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