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Selected Messages for Consumers

Take action on the Dietary Guidelines by making changes in these three areas. Choose steps that work for you and start today. Download the Selected Messages as a PDF

Balancing Calories

  • Enjoy your food, but eat less.
  • Avoid oversized portions. 

Foods to Increase

  • Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
  • Make at least half your grains whole grains.
  • Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

Foods to Reduce

  • Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals and choose the foods with lower numbers.
  • Drink water instead of sugary drinks.