Eating right is vital to promoting health and reducing the risk for death or disability due to chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke, and osteoporosis. In fact, it has been estimated that dietary changes could reduce cancer deaths in the United States by as much as 35 percent. A healthy diet also provides the vitamins and minerals you need. It is never too late to start eating right.
Foods high in saturated fats are high in calories, so they can cause weight gain. They also increase your cholesterol levels. Try to limit:
Unsaturated fats do not raise cholesterol levels. Foods with unsaturated fat include vegetable oils, fish, avocados, and many nuts.
Don't choose "super" or other oversized portions. Be aware of how much you eat.
For more information about nutrition visit www.mypyramid.gov
This page can be found on the web at the following url: http://www.healthierfeds.opm.gov/four_pillars/nutrition/index.asp