The U Department of Health and Huma...

The U Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005" which advances healthy habits and reducing the risk of chronic disease in consequence of nutrition and physical activity. The just discovered guidelines place more emphasis in succession reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. Serving sizes are now given in draught or ounce sizes, and nonfat or low-fat dairy issues and protein sources (i.e., lean meats, fish, vegetable protein) are encouraged. The report proposes action steps for: achieving goals in weight sway gaining stronger muscles and bone and balancing nutritional intake for per-son brace years and older. Other topics hideed in the guidelines include alcoholic beverages, adequate nutrients within caloric be in want ofs and food safety. A revised viands guide pyramid will be released in the spring of 2005 To highlight the clew points, a consumer-oriented brochure accompanies the guidelines. The guidelines and pamphlet are available online at http://www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.

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