Healthy Eating & Weight Management
- Eat a variety of foods; choosing more fruits, vegetables and whole grains
- Choose foods low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol
- Drink at least 8 cups of water per day
- Consume sugar, salt, caffeine and alcohol in moderation
- Avoid fad diets
Make wise food choices as suggested below:
Milk
One serving is: |
2-3 servings/day
1 cup low fat milk or 1 oz. low fat cheese |
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Meat:
One serving is: |
2 servings/day
3 oz. lean meat, poultry or fish |
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Vegetables:
One serving is: |
3-5 servings/day
½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw vegetables |
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Fruit:
One serving is: |
2-4 servings/day
1 piece fruit or ½ cup juice or canned fruit |
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Bread/Grain:
One serving is: |
6-11 servings/day
1 slice bread or ½ cup cereal |
For more information, call The Nutrition Center at 601-973-1624.
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