Nutrition

A well planned diet is:
 adequate, balanced, and controls calories.

Nutritional Guidelines
There are many nutritional guidelines that help individuals obtain good nutrition.

 Dietary Goals-The following percentages should be used to gain the adequate amounts of the energy yielding nutrients
   
 Energy Yielding Nutrient     Percentage of Daily Calories

Nutrition Label-The label is an important guideline found on food labels.  The information is based on a 2000 Kcalorie diet
Nutrition Facts that must be listed:

• Serving Size
• Servings per Container
• Amount per Serving for the Following: Calories, Calories from Fat, Total Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrate, Dietary Fiber, Sugars, Proteins
• Vitamin A and C
• Minerals: Calcium and Iron
• Percent Daily Values for all of the above nutrients
  Serving Size

Diet Planning Guides- These are an important part of Nutritional Guidelines.  The most well-known Diet Planning Guide is the Food Guide Pyramid.

Food Guide Pyramid- This is a guide that helps individuals understand how many servings of a variety of foods are needed each day.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans-there were recommendations made in 2000 that Americans are suggested to follow

A.   AIM FOR FITNESS
       * Aim for a healthy weight
       * Be physically active each day
        (Think about joining LeClub)
 

B.   BUILD A HEALTHY BASE
       * Let the pyramid guide your food choices
       * Eat a variety of grains daily
       * Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily
       * Keep food safe to eat

C.   CHOOSE SENSIBLY
       * Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol
         and moderate in total fat
       * Choose beverages and foods that limit your intake of
          sugars
       * Choose and prepare foods with less salt
       * If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation

For more information about Nutrition view the following links:

American Society for Nutritional Sciences
http://www.nutrition.org

Nutrition.Gov
http://www.nutrition.gov

Food & Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic

Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition
http://www.vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
http://www.ajcn.org

Nutrition Explorations
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org

Nutrition Cafe
http://www.exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition

American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org