Health Status of Wisconsin Residents
Getting Healthy/Staying Healthy
Making lifestyle changes
What is a "Healthy Diet"?
The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that
- Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products;
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and
- Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
The recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines and in MyPyramid are for the general public over 2 years of age. MyPyramid is not a therapeutic diet for any specific health condition. Individuals with a chronic health condition should consult with a health care provider to determine what dietary pattern is appropriate for them.
These tips and ideas are a starting point. You will find a wealth of suggestions here that can help you get started toward a healthy diet. Choose a change that you can make today, and move toward a healthier you.
Start with these tips to help you:
- Make half your grains whole
- Vary your veggies
- Focus on fruit
- Get your calcium rich foods
- Go lean with protein
- Find your balance between food and physical activity
Use the My Pyramid Worksheet to set eating goals according to your age, sex, and level of activity.
Additional Resources
Learn how to get started, how to measure your activity, and what activity means for your health. [more]
Explains the benefits of strength training and easy steps to get started, including animated demonstrations of how to do the exercises. [more]
Learn about the foods and amounts that are right for you. [more]
Explanantion of 6-Dimensional Model of Wellness, on-line wellness test, free resources and additional resources for educators. [more]
Provides links to several sources of information tips and recipes to help incorporate healthier food choices. [more]
Provides an overview of the benefits of exercise and links to some excellent tip sheets for people of all ages. [more]
Seeks to promote healthy, well-nourished families through guidance on managing food dollars, planning nutritious meals, and purchasing, preparing, and serving food that is safe to eat. [more]
The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) web site is designed to assist the operation the program by facilitating communication of policies and resources for state and county colleagues. [more]
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