Food provides the
energy and nutrients you need to be
healthy. Nutrients include
proteins,
carbohydrates,
fats,
vitamins,
minerals and
water.
Learning to eat nutritiously is not hard. The key is to
- Eat a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits and whole-grain products
- Eat lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and low-fat dairy products
- Drink lots of water
- Go easy on the salt, sugar, alcohol, saturated fat and trans fat
Saturated fats are usually fats that come from animals. Look for trans fat on the labels of processed foods, margarines and shortenings.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
