| Abstract: |
This brochure, based on the 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005,' offers basic advice on how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. The brochure has three sections: how to make smart choices from every food group; how to balance food and physical activity; and how to get the most nutrition out of the calories ingested. Specific topics include making good decisions at restaurants, incorporating fruits and vegetables into a daily meal plan, the role of exercise and daily activity, the different types of fats, the role of sodium and potassium, the information on the nutrition facts label and how to use it, safe food handling and storage, and the use of alcohol. The brochure is illustrated with simple line graphics. |