12-09-2009, 05:52 AM
Introduction
These days, a wealth of nutrition information is at your finger tips. From diet books to newspaper articles, everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should be eating. It's no secret that good nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining health.
While you already know it is important to eat a healthy diet, you may find it more difficult to sort through all of the information about nutrition and food choices. The CDC has compiled a variety of resources to help you start healthier eating habits:
* Nutrition Basics
o Food Groups
o Water
o Dietary Fat
+ Trans Fat
+ Saturated Fat
+ Cholesterol
+ Polyunsaturated Fats and Monounsaturated Fats
o Carbohydrates
o Protein
o Vitamins and Minerals
+ Calcium and Bone Health
+ Iron and Iron Deficiency
o Fruits and Vegetables
o Other Resources
These days, a wealth of nutrition information is at your finger tips. From diet books to newspaper articles, everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should be eating. It's no secret that good nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining health.
While you already know it is important to eat a healthy diet, you may find it more difficult to sort through all of the information about nutrition and food choices. The CDC has compiled a variety of resources to help you start healthier eating habits:
* Nutrition Basics
o Food Groups
o Water
o Dietary Fat
+ Trans Fat
+ Saturated Fat
+ Cholesterol
+ Polyunsaturated Fats and Monounsaturated Fats
o Carbohydrates
o Protein
o Vitamins and Minerals
+ Calcium and Bone Health
+ Iron and Iron Deficiency
o Fruits and Vegetables
o Other Resources