Aim for Fitness
• Aim for a healthy weight
• Be physically active each day

Build a Healthy Base
• Let the pyramid guide your food choices
• Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
• Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily
• Keep foods safe to eat

Choose Sensibly
• Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat
• Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars
• Choose and prepare foods with less salt
• If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation

Source: Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 5th edition. United States Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Health and Human Services. Home and Garden Bulletin No. 232, 2000.