A key to good health is a well-balanced diet. The foods you eat and the amount largely depend on your age, gender, physical activity and daily required calories. Consult a physician or nutritionist to learn to eat healthy or refer to educational resources, such as www.choosemyplate.gov to help plan a program that is right for you.

• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole
  grains and fat-free or low-fat milk products.
  
  
• Include lean meats, such as beef sirloin, or
  choose fish, poultry and legumes as a
  substitute for fatty meat.
  
  
• Choose foods that are low in trans and
  saturated fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.
  
  
• Drink water instead of fruit drinks and regular soda.
  
  
• Choose liquid oils for cooking instead of solid fats.
  
  
• Watch portion sizes. Eating too much of even healthy foods can lead to weight gain.

There is not one eating plan for all to follow. The types and amount of food depend on a person’s age, gender, weight, level of physical activity and medical condition. More

Keep your
fats straight

Not all fats are bad. Actually, fat is essential to the body ― it stores extra energy, provides insulation and helps support cell growth. But too much of the wrong type of fat can increase the risk of heart disease, while good fats lower its risk. More