Eating guidelines
• Be careful of your weight. Obesity can lead to health problems.
• Exercise every day. It helps the body burn calories and the fat you don’t need.
• Eat a lot of grain products
• Be careful not to eat food that has too much saturated fat and cholesterol
• Do not eat too much sugar. High-sugar foods and drinks have a lot of calories but not many nutrients.
• Don’t put too much salt on your food. This may lead to high blood pressure.
• Include fiber in your diet. It helps food move along in your body.
• Beware of alcoholic drinks. They have a lot of calories but no nutrients.
• Store and cook foods properly so that they do not lose their nutritional value.