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Nutrition Advice

• Eat a variety of foods Maintain a healthy weight
• Choose foods low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol
• Choose a diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits and grain products
• Use sugars in moderation
• Use salt and sodium in moderation
• If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation
• Using the Food Pyramid as a guide, you can maintain a balanced, healthy diet and still enjoy all your favorite foods.
• Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a "bad" food.
• If used in moderation, all foods have a place on the Pyramid.

How much should you eat?

1200 calories is the lowest amount recommended to maintain an adequate nutritional intake; this calorie level may be used by persons who are extremely inactive, or those wishing to lose weight.

1600 calories is recommended for many sedentary women and some older adults.

2200 calories is recommended for most children, teenage girls, active women and sedentary men; women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may need more calories.

2500 calories is recommended for teenage boys, active men, and some very active women.