Dietary Guidelines and Recommendations

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

Butter is a saturated fat, which is not recommended for a healthy diet. Olive oil, canola oil, and avocado are all good sources of healthy unsaturated fats.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day.

Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

Milk, yogurt, and cheese are all good sources of calcium.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults drink 8-10 cups of water per day.

Red meat, poultry, fish, and beans are all good sources of iron.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume no more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium per day.

Oranges, grapefruit, and strawberries are all good sources of vitamin C.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week.

Carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach are all good sources of vitamin A.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume no more than 10% of their daily calories from saturated fat.

Bananas, potatoes, and winter squashes are all good sources of potassium.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults consume no more than 200 milligrams of cholesterol per day.