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Boiling down the dietary guidelines
The recommendations
What is a healthy-eating pattern?
Content
Four key recommendations
What is a healthy dietary pattern?
What is a nutrient-dense food?
Where do I need to cut back?
Make a healthy shift
Make a healthy shift
For your health, aim for an overall pattern of eating that meets your nutritional needs and helps you maintain a healthy weight.
Choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods from all the food groups. Remember to stay below the limits for added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. Every bite is an opportunity to make a healthy choice.