Dietary Guidelines and Food Labels

Dietary Guidelines suggest we limit which substances?

• Saturated Fats

• Sodium

• Added Sugar

• Fruits and Vegetables

The Dietary Guidelines suggest we limit sodium intake to less than ______ mg. per day.

• 100 mg

• 5mg

• 2300mg

• 2000mg

How often are the Dietary Guidelines updated?

• Every year

• Every 5 years

• Every other year

• Every 3 years

Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan: Focus on what three things?

• Variety of foods

• Nutrient Dense Food

• Increasing Saturated Fats

• Portion Control

When ever possible shift food to healthier beverages choices such as ______.

• Energy Drinks

• Soft drinks

• Water

• Skim Milk

Support healthy eating patterns by making half your plate_____ and __________.

By planning more meals at ____ you can customize what goes in your food.

• Restaurants

• Home

• School

Teens should incorporate __ minutes of physical activity into each day.

On a menu in a restaurant, if the item says cream sauce, gravy, or cheese it is most likely high in what?

• Fat

• Calories

• Sodium

• vitamins

The Dietary Guidelines suggest that ____ of our grain choices in a day come from whole grains.