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Did you know that the food you eat, directly and indirectly affects your
physical and mental well-being? Food is the fuel that keeps your body going, so
it’s essential to make smart nutritional decisions that are good for your body
and promote health. With today’s busy lifestyle eating healthy isn’t always
convenient; that’s why it’s so important to learn more about your personal
nutritional needs. With a few helpful tips and tricks, making healthy choices
will become second nature. Remember it’s never too late to start eating right!
What is a Healthy Diet?
The USDA's dietary guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that:
- Emphasizes fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat
milk, and milk products
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
- Is low in saturated fats, trans-fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and
added sugar
Small changes in your habits and everyday lifestyle can add up to big benefits
for your health.
Choose 5 for Life. Sign up for CountDown Carteret
Today!
This program is brought to you by Healthy Carolinians of Carteret County-Eat
Smart Move More Coalition. Select 5 healthy habits from the A-Z list. Sign the
pledge and make a promise to yourself to be healthy.
 Eat
Smart Resources
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans,
interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and
advice to help you:
- Make smart choices from every food group
- Find your balance between food and physical activity
- Get the most nutrition out of your calories
- Stay within your daily calorie needs
Use this site to get a personalized plan, track your diet and physical activity,
or plan meals!
MyPyramid Plan
MyPyramid Tracker
MyPyramid Menu Planner
Fruits and Veggies Matter
 Check out this site to find fruit and vegetable recipes, info, and other tips at
fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov
Eat Smart Move More NC
Tools, tips and other resources available at
myeatsmartmovemore.com
Nutrition Tips and Posters from NC HealthSmart Toolkit
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