Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate
Eating right is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. A healthy plate can include foods from all corners of the globe. Follow these tips to create a flavorful balanced plate.
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As we get older, our food and activity choices become even more important to our health. We are never too old to enjoy the benefits of improved nutrition and fitness.
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Making the right food and nutrition choices is a necessary part of daily life—but finding the best and most accurate information can be confusing. Learn how to develop a plan for healthy eating that emphasizes a balance of foods and promotes positive lifestyle changes.
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Eating right doesn't have to be complicated. Start with these recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Fish, dairy and other proteins can be good for pregnant women's health, but the Dietary Guidelines are not always so clear cut. Plus, are
non-nutritive sweeteners bad for mothers and unborn children?Read More »
Very young children need the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older kids and adults, just in much smaller quantities. As portions have gotten bigger, some parents and caregivers have developed a distorted view of the amount of food toddlers and preschoolers need. Feeding children becomes less frustrating and less complicated when adults know what kids need to grow well and be healthy.
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Not only do whole grains provide the vitamins, nutrients and minerals needed to keep your family healthy and strong, but whole grains also contain dietary fiber, which may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other health complications. Find how to get more in your family's meals.
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