Let’s eat for the health of it—ChooseMyPlate.gov

The brochure I found was called “Let’s eat for the health of it” by ChooseMyPlate.gov. It featured four topics on the front cover that are expanded on more in the brochure. The topics are building a healthy plate, cutting back on foods that are high in fats, sugars, and salts, eating the right amount of calories for you and being physically in ones own way. lets eat
The first topic, build a healthy plate, addressed how to think before you eat. It makes suggestions on how to make your plate should look such as making half your plate fruits and vegetables, switching to skim or 1% milk, making at least half the grains you eat whole, varying your protein food choices, and make sure you’re following proper food safety habits. Each subgroup expands more too and gives more ideas such as using colorful vegetables and adding them into the main and side dishes, picking whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, and pasta, and eating meats that are lean as well as having seafood at least twice a week.
The second topic of the brochure was to cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salts. There are people who consume far too many foods that are high in added sugars, salts, and high in fats. This section gives alternatives to having foods high these additives. It advises people to choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars meaning to cut out soda and drink water or to have 100% fruit juices. Instead of adding salt for flavors, it states to add spices and herbs. Lastly, this section also said to eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats. Cakes, cookies, chips, and brownies should be eaten occasionally because they are high in saturated fats. While cooking, switch from a solid fat, like butter, to oil, like olive oil.
The next topic was about eating the right amount of calories for you. Everyone has a calorie limit and knowing what yours is is key to maintaining a healthy weight. Those who are successful in maintaining their weight don’t necessarily calorie count; they are just more aware of how much they are eating. The brochure tells how to eat by giving tips like knowing your daily limit of calories by using choosemyplate.gov, avoid oversized portions, write what you eat in a food log, cook instead of going out, and if you are going out, choose foods that are low in calories and have vegetables and whole grains.
The last and final topic of the brochure was being physically active in your way. You can ride a bike, walk, or jog. All one needs to do is to be active for 10 minutes. Every little bit helps. They gave a tip to parents about being role models for their children in here too.
The very last page on it gives a final word of advice about using food labels to make better choices. Nutrition facts can be used to one’s advantage. They can allow you to make a smarter food choice by being aware of the calories you are consuming like the amounts of added fats, sodium, and sugar. It then gives sites to go for more nutritional information.
I found this brochure to be very useful and helpful to anyone who wants nutrition advice and information. It is readable and colorful as well. I think it would be very effective in disseminating accurate nutritional advice.

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