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Health Information
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
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Questions and
Answers
Question: What can I eat to help stay healthy and lower
cancer risk?
Answer: Experts agree that the best choice is a healthy,
balanced diet that is low in fat, moderate in calories, and
rich in fiber. It means:
- Eat lots of
fruits and vegetables, grains, and beans.
- Include some
lean meats and low-fat dairy products.
- Go easy on fats.
Question: How can I do this easily? I want to eat right,
but I don't want to give up a lot of foods that I like.
Answer: You don't have to give up your whole life's eating
habits. A few small actions can make a difference. Here are
two examples:
- Switch to reduced
-- or nonfat salad dressing. Regular salad dressing has
about 160 calories and 18 grams of fat in a modest 2-tablespoon
serving!
- Next time you
have toast, try whole wheat with jelly, fruit spread, or
jam instead of white bread with butter. You'll cut back
on fat, and you'll get more than twice the fiber.
Question: How do I get started?
Answer: This web site shows you how to make a few easy
changes in the foods you choose.
Click here to find three action lists that suggest
new ways to choose and serve the foods you know and like. The
lists follow the dietary guidelines. These guidelines are
also consistent with the USDA/DHHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Choose healthy eating actions to:
- Cut back on
fat.
- Increase the
fruits, vegetables, and grains you eat.
- Increase the
fiber in your diet.
As you read through
the lists, you may find that you already are following some
of the suggestions. If so, try actions that are new for you.
Start with two or three actions that you think you can do easily,
and repeat them over time.
They will soon become second nature, and you can add others
to the list. If it helps, keep the action list posted as a reminder.
  
Dietary Guidelines | For More Info
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