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ABCs of Good Nutrition
If you can follow these three easy steps, you'll be on your way to living a healthier lifestyle.
Aim for Fitness
- Aim for a healthy weight.
- Be physically active each day.
Build a Healthy Base
- Let the Pyramid guide your food choices.
- Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains.
- Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
- Keep food safe to eat.
Choose Sensibly
- Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat.
- Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars.
- Choose and prepare foods with less salt.
- If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
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