Food and Nutrition Resource Guide for Homeless Shelters, Soup Kitchens, and Food Banks

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National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1998 - Children
 

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Page 14 - Balance the food you eat with physical activity — maintain or improve your weight...
Page 2 - Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts Group 2-3 SERVINGS Vegetable Group 3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group 2-4 SERVINGS Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group 6-11 SERVINGS SOURCE US Department al AgocultunyU.S Department of Health and Human Servern Use the Food Guide Pyramid to help you eat better every day.
Page 20 - Iron 4% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories: 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g...
Page 6 - Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry.
Page 13 - Eat a variety of foods Maintain healthy weight Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, and grain products Use sugars only in moderation Use salt and sodium only in moderation If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation...
Page 31 - ... substitutes will not cause you to lose weight. Sugars and dental caries Both sugars and starches can promote tooth decay. The more often you eat foods that contain sugars and starches, and the longer these foods are in your mouth before you brush your teeth, the greater the risk for tooth decay. Thus, frequent eating of foods high in sugars and starches as between-meal snacks may be more harmful to your teeth than eating them at meals and then brushing. Regular daily dental hygiene, including...
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