Brings together nutrition science and expertise to help Americans make smart choices from every food group, find balance between food and physical activity, and get the most out of the calories we consume.
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The food and physical activity choices you make every day affect your health – how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future. A Healthier You is grounded in the comprehensive science-based advice of the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005. A Healthier You brings together nutrition information from the Federal Government to help you make smart choices about healthy eating and physical activity. These keys to a healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of getting such chronic diseases as heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, and increase your chances for a longer life. This easy-to-use guide will help you make wise food and physical activity choices to manage your weight with: * Two healthy eating plans: The DASH Eating Plan and new Food Pyramid * A how-to use the Nutrition Food label to make product choices * Tips for eating out and when you are on the go * An assortment of recipes * Guidelines on how to prepare, handle, and store food to keep you and your family safe, and * Steps for incorporating physical activity into your life Plus, A Healthier You includes the complete Dietary Guidelines for Americans with its 41 key recommendations
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