2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

what are all vetable subgroups

all fresh, frozen, dried, and canned versions in cooked or raw form, dark greens, red and orange, beans and peas, and starchy vegetables

what is an example of variety of food

all subgroups, including dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy, and other vegetables.

The Dietary Guidelines is not intended to

be used to treat disease

what does potassium regulate

blood pressure

Five Overarching Guidelines of Dietary Guidelines

1.) Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan 2.) Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount 3.) Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake 4.) Shift to healthier food and beverage choices (while considering cultural and personal preferences) 5.) Support healthy eating patterns for all

how do you Shift to Healthier Food and Beverage Choices, While Considering Cultural and Personal Preferences

Small shifts in food choices accumulated over a meal, day, or week can make a large difference while Considering cultural and personal preferences to make shifts easier to maintain

how should you limit trans-fat

The intake should be as low as possible

whole fruits subgroups

fresh, canned, frozen, dried, and 100% fruit juice

when supporting healthy eating patterns offer

more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat and fat-free dairy

What Does a Healthy Eating Pattern Consist Of?

•A variety of vegetables from all subgroups, fruits (especially whole fruits), Grains (at least half of which are whole grains), and Fat-free or low-fat dairy products

how should you limit sodium

•Consume less than 2,300 milligrams per day

variety of food

A diverse assortment of foods and beverages across and within all food groups and subgroups

how should you limit added sugar

Consume less than 10% of calories per day

eating pattern

customary way of eating or a combination of foods recommended for consumption.

nutrient dense

indicates the nutrients and other beneficial substances in a food have not been "diluted" by the addition of calories

Of the under consumed nutrients, calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D are considered

nutrients of public health concern because low intakes are associated with health concerns

when supporting healthy eating patterns adapt to different

portion sizes

many individuals consume amounts below the Estimated Average Requirement or Adequate Intake levels which include

potassium, dietary fiber, choline, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, D, E, and C. Iron also is underconsumed by adolescent girls and women ages 19 to 50 years.

when supporting healthy eating patterns increase the variety of

protein foods that are nutrient-dense

how should you limit saturated fats

should be limited to less than 10% of the total daily caloric intake

when supporting healthy eating patterns reduce

sodium, added sugars, added starches, refined starches, saturated fats, and replace them with unsaturated fats

when children at the age of 3 stop drinking milk what happens

they don't get enough calcium

What Does a Healthy Eating Pattern Limit

trans fats, Saturated fats, added sugar, sodium