2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Take Action on the Dietary Guidelines by making changes in these three areas. Choose steps that work for you and start today.

Balancing calories

• Enjoy your food, but eat less.
  
  
• Avoid oversized portions.

Foods to increase

• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
  
  
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1% milk).

Foods to reduce

• Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals--and choose the foods with lower numbers.
  
  
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

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