Chapter 2 presents the following content: Linking nutrients, foods, and health; dietary guidelines; exchange lists; recommendations for nutrient intake: the DRIs; food labels; claims that can be made for foods and dietary supplements. | Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines: Tools for a Healthful Diet Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Continuum of nutritional status Overnutrition Chronic consumption of more than is necessary for good health Linked to leading causes of deaths in the United States Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Planning How You Will Eat Adequacy The foods you choose to eat provide all the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to support growth and maintain health Balance When the amount of energy you eat equals the amount of energy you expend in daily activities and exercise Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Planning How You Will Eat Calorie Control Choosing a diet that balances the calories you eat with the amount of calories your body uses Nutrient Density Amount of vitamins and minerals relative to the calories the food provides Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Planning How You Will Eat Moderation Not too much or too little Variety Include a lot of different foods in your diet Dietary Guidelines Intended to help improve overall health Simple, easy-to-understand statements about food choices Used to Develop educational materials Aid policy makers in designing and carrying out nutrition-related programs Dietary Guidelines for Americans Cornerstone of federal nutrition policy and education Key Recommendations for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 23 key recommendations for general population 6 key recommendations for specific population groups Dietary Guidelines for Americans Overarching Concepts Maintain calorie balance over time to achieve and sustain a healthy weight Focus on consuming nutrient-dense foods and beverages Dietary Guidelines for Americans Balancing Calories to Manage Weight Obesogenic environment Foods and Food Components to Reduce Sodium, solid fats, added sugars, and refined grains Foods and Nutrients to Increase Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, and some unsaturated oils Dietary Guidelines for Americans | Chapter 2 Nutrition Guidelines: Tools for a Healthful Diet Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Continuum of nutritional status Overnutrition Chronic consumption of more than is necessary for good health Linked to leading causes of deaths in the United States Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Planning How You Will Eat Adequacy The foods you choose to eat provide all the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to support growth and maintain health Balance When the amount of energy you eat equals the amount of energy you expend in daily activities and exercise Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Planning How You Will Eat Calorie Control Choosing a diet that balances the calories you eat with the amount of calories your body uses Nutrient Density Amount of vitamins and minerals relative to the calories the food provides Linking Nutrients, Foods, and Health Planning How You Will Eat Moderation Not too much or too little Variety Include a lot of different foods in
