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Food Guide
Food Guide
EVERY DAY, TRY TO EAT A VARIETY OF FOODS FROM THE FOUR FOOD GROUPS, CHOOSING LOW-FAT FOODS OVER HIGH-FAT.
MANAGE YOUR FAT BUDGET - It is generally recommended that active adult women should eat a maximum of 65 grams (g) of fat per day, and men a maximum of 85 g. These recommendations may vary according to age and level of activity.
BY KEEPING AN EYE ON FATTY FOODS, YOU CAN REDUCE YOUR INTAKE OF TRANS AND SATURATED FATS IN YOUR DIET.
FOOD GROUPS:
1. VEGETABLES AND FRUITS
2. GRAINS AND CEREALS
3. MILK PRODUCTS
4. MEAT AND ALTERNATIVES
EAT MORE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AS WELL AS WHOLE GRAINS - Limit foods and beverages high in calories, fat, sugar, salt or sodium such as cakes and pastries, chocolate and candies, cookies and granola bars, doughnuts and muffins, ice cream and frozen desserts, french fries, potato chips, nachos and other salty snacks, alcohol, fruit flavored drinks, soft drinks, sports and energy drinks, and sweetened hot or cold drinks.
Make at least half of your grain products whole grain each day.
Compare the Nutrition Facts table and labels to make wise choices.
Choose low-fat cooking methods (broiling, baking, microwaving, steaming, barbecuing, or frying in a non-stick pan).
Serve cooked meat and poultry portions that weight no more than 100 g (3½ oz.), about the size of a deck of cards.
When adding sauces or spreads, use small amounts.
Check (or print) food guide for more info.
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Saturated Fats
Trans Fat
Unsaturated Fats
Fats and Oils
Low Fat Diet
Fat Facts
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