Diet & Nutrition Ch 2
What should be limited in a healthy eating pattern?
Calories from added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
What did previous editions of the Dietary Guidelines focus on?
Changes needed with individual food groups and nutrients.
What is MyPlate?
Consumer-friendly food guidance based on Dietary Guidelines.
What should be considered when making healthier food choices?
Cultural and personal preferences.
What should be considered when making shifts to healthier choices?
Cultural and personal preferences.
What do the Dietary Guidelines focus on?
Eating patterns over time and making healthier food choices.
What are the key principles of a healthy eating pattern?
Focus on variety, nutrient density, and amount.
What are the five overarching guidelines of the Dietary Guidelines?
Follow a healthy eating pattern across the life span.
What is the focus of the new Dietary Guidelines?
Helping individuals find an adaptable framework for healthy eating.
What is the focus of the new Dietary Guidelines?
Helping individuals make healthier food choices.
What is a balanced diet?
Includes all six classes of nutrients and calories.
What should be the focus when choosing foods and beverages?
Nutrient density.
What should be chosen in place of less healthy choices?
Nutrient-dense foods and beverages.
What does the new Dietary Guidelines take into consideration?
Personal, cultural, and traditional food preferences.
What does MyPlate provide?
Practical tools for daily food choices.
What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Science-based advice for improving health through nutrition and physical activity.
What does the new Dietary Guidelines emphasize?
Shifting food intake to a healthier focus.
What does the new Dietary Guidelines help individuals focus on?
The big picture of overall healthy eating pattern.
Why is it important to choose a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level?
To achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
What is the goal of the new Dietary Guidelines?
To help individuals enjoy foods that meet their preferences while still fitting into their budget.
What is the purpose of MyPlate?
To help individuals make healthy food choices based on the Dietary Guidelines.
What is the benefit of consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods?
To meet nutrient needs within calorie limits.
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines?
To promote health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases through diet and physical activity.
What is the purpose of the MyPlate tool?
To provide consumer-friendly food guidance.
What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines?
To provide science-based advice for improving health.
What is the purpose of limiting calories from added sugars and saturated fats?
To reduce the risk of chronic disease.
What is the purpose of reducing sodium intake?
To reduce the risk of chronic disease.
What is the purpose of following a healthy eating pattern?
To support a healthy body weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
What is the purpose of shifting to healthier food and beverage choices?
To support overall health and well-being.
What should be limited in terms of calories?
Added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
Who are the Dietary Guidelines designed for?
All individuals ages 2 years and older and their families.
Who should be supported in adopting healthy eating patterns?
All individuals.
