Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your bowl. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and lean protein foods contain nutrients you need without too many calories. Over the day, include foods from all the food groups.
Throughout National Nutrition Month, Eat Right Knox will provide tips for each food group to "Get Your Plate in Shape." Check back often to learn more!
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red and orange vegetables plus beans and peas.
Fresh, frozen and canned vegetables all count.
Choose "reduced sodium" or "no-salt-added" canned vegetables.
Add fruits to meals and snacks.
Buy fruits that are dried, frozen or canned in water or 100% juice, as well as fresh fruits.
Make at least half your
grains whole
Choose 100% whole-grain breads,
cereals, crackers, pasta and brown rice.
Check the ingredients list on food
packages to find whole-grain foods.
What is your favorite fruit or vegetable?
Information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). The Academy is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at www.eatright.org.
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