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Dietary guidelines
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000 include important information such as food safety and physical activity.

They have also been grouped into three categories for easier understanding: Aim, Build, Choose.

  
It's good to eat a variety of foods - at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
 
 
AIM for fitness:
Physical activity isn't limited to joining the local health club or training for a marathon. It means getting your body moving through various activities such as walking, biking and, of course, gardening!

BUILD a healthy base:
Follow the Food Guide Pyramid. Eat a variety of foods. Always keep foods safe.
CHOOSE sensibly:
Be sure to choose a diet low in saturated fat and sodium. Limit your intake of sugary beverages and foods.
For more information on the dietary guidelines, visit the USDA website
 
 
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