Here is a
set of common dietary guidelines offered by six national
health organizations* as protection against the major chronic
diseases:
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Eat a variety of foods.
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Choose most of what you eat from
plant sources.
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Eat at least 5 servings of fruits
and vegetables every day.
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Eat at least 6 servings of
whole-grain foods each day.
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Minimize the high-fat foods you
eat, especially those from animal sources.
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Choose low-fat, low-cholesterol
foods.
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Limit the amount of simple sugars
in your diet.
Remember—your healthcare
professional can help you determine the daily calorie intake
that is right for you.
*The American Heart
Association, the American Cancer Society, the American
Dietetic Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the
National Institutes of Health, and the American Society for
Clinical Nutrition
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