Dietary guidelines

Follow a healthy eating pattern across the life span.

Focus on variety,nutrient density,amount.

Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake

Shift to healthier food and beverage choices.

Support healthy eating pattern for all.

Healthy eating pattern includes,

A variety of vegetables like dark green red and orange,legumes,

Fresh whole fruits.

Grains,atleast half of which are whole grains.

Low fat dairy including milk,yogurt,cheese.

Fortified soy beverages

Variety of proteins including legumes,( beans ,peas),nuts ,seeds

Oils

Limit trans fats,added sugars,sodium.

Consume less than 10 % of calories per day from added sugars,

Less than10% calories from saturated fats.

Consume less than 1 drink per day in women

& upto 2  drinks per day in men.