Dietary Guidelines

Question: What are 9 dietary guidelines for Americans? I am working on a school assignment for Health class and I am having trouble figuring out 9 dietary guidelines for americans. I would appreciate all help.

Answer: err i live in the UK, but I'm sure our guidelines are similar -5 fruit and veg a day(I think it is 7 or 9 in the us) -2000 calories a day for females 2500 for males -no more than 6 grams of salt -45g of protein -230g of carbohydrate -70g of fat -24g of fibre -calcium 1000mg -at least 6 glasses of water

Question: How are they conflicting in dietary guidelines? Why are there several dietary guidelines? How can we resolve these dietary disagreements?

Answer: You'll never know till you try Remember you need Three (3)Things The first 2 are Willpower & Wont power Wont eat Junk food Wont drink soda's and Wont eat Ice Cream Will Exercise everyday Will eat Healthy foods Cycling, Swimming Tennis and Brisk Walking, Skating is good too Sound like hard work? 2 coin a phrase 'just do it!' The third thing you need is commonsense **Good Karma**

Question: what are the potential problems of dietary guidelines? Explain what dietary guidelines are, what the potential problems might be and how can a consumer find theirs? I have the first section but I'm stuck on the rest, plz help!

Answer: Hi Bux has answered pretty clearly. It is confusing but it gets easier. It's all about getting enough proper nutrition for your body to metabolise for energy. It is also about cutting out all unnecessary fats, salts, and sugar in what you eat. Eat more low GI food groups to help regulate your BSL's. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water per day. Limit alcohol intake and preferably stay away from it. Minimise coffee and tea intake daily. Go for skim or low fat dairy products. Cut out or limit creams or find healthier substitutes. On sick days still your diabetic medication. Check your BSL's regularly. Try vegetable soups if you can't stomach solids. Try crackers instead of bread. Never miss your meals or snacks. If you are intending to do more exercise either eat an extra portion of carbohydrate or lower your insulin or medication before hand. It's a juggling act and you can learn to live with it. Don't give up, keep at it and before long you will get it. Always carry a muesli snack bar and some jelly beans on your person so if your BSL's drop (hypo) you can get yourself out of it Follow-up with a carbohydrate such as a sandwich of piece of fruit to reinforce yourself with. I use olive oil spread instead of butter and Olive Oil for cooking I dry bake (using no oil or very little) I am mindful or aware of keeping fats in arteries down to keep cholesterol levels down which can lead to heart disease or circulation problems in lower extremities. Amputation can be avoided when you follow a good diet and exercise routine. Infections are our biggest bug bare. Diabetics immunity is lowered leaving us more vulnerable to infections. Complications can become quite serious quickly. Always wear footwear. Feet and toes are most vulenrable. Neuropathy is when nerves in our body become damaged through whatever reason, which then means we don't feel pain or notice something bad happening usually in feet, lower legs. Ulceration or gangrene happens then amputation is the outcome usually. Weight control is important. Got learn to help yourself. As you get older your body will change and you will get a bit heavier. Exercise to help with circulation and metabolic rate. It's about helping you to understand how to look after your kidneys, liver, lungs, heart and circulation etc etc. Do you have access to diabetic educators? Contact one of these who can explain things better to you. You will need to eat at least 5 small meals a day. Breakfast, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Supper. Fast foods are not an option as they are loaded with fats, salts and sugar (even though they say they aren't). Read the nutrition or Ingredients content on packaging to get an idea. Fats Salts Sugars Carbohydrates Hope this also helps out.

Question: Does Moroccan chicken and rice meet the dietary guidelines? Please discuss with a few sentences if it meets the dietary guidelines? thanku

Answer: Yes. There is nothing wrong with it.

Question: how do ethnic cuisines stack up against the dietary guidelines? how do ethnic cuisines stack up against the dietary guidelines?

Answer: It depends upon the ethnic cuisine. The Greek diet does fine with it; as do most Mediterranean diets. Northern European food; not so hot as there is too much fat. In the Orient there is too much sodium. Everyone has something!

Question: What effect does the aging process have on dietary guidelines? A. You'll need additional calories to fuel the body. B. Prescription drugs often present side effects and therefore should always be taken with food. C. It causes nutrient deficiencies so you'll need to rely more heavily on nutrient supplements. D. If you take diuretics, they can deplete potassium levels, so you may have to eat more foods containing this nutrient.

Answer: D. If you take diuretics, they can deplete potassium levels, so you may have to eat more foods containing this nutrient.!!!

Question: Is issuing healthy dietary guidelines the same as telling folks what they can and cannot eat? I don't believe so, but many on these boards do... Frankly, if anyone would like to eat lead paint, I say "Go for it!".

Answer: No. Stop tormenting the Fox Spews culties with rational thinking. And please don't urge the cons to eat more lead paint. They had more than enough when they were kids.

Question: What foods/meats were the Israelites permitted from eating in their dietary guidelines ? I wish to start following them, even though I'm not Jewish, but Orthodox. Thanks for your help. God Bless.

Answer: You are not required by the Jewish religion to observe any dietary restrictions. As far as Judaism is concerned, Jews must keep all 613 commandments, while non-Jews must keep the seven Noahide commandments: 1. BELIEF IN G-D Do not worship Idols 2. RESPECT G-D AND PRAISE HIM Do Not Blaspheme His Name 3. RESPECT HUMAN LIFE Do Not Murder 4. RESPECT THE FAMILY Do Not Commit Immoral Sexual Acts 5. RESPECT FOR OTHERS’ RIGHTS AND PROPERTY Do Not Steal 6. CREATION OF A JUDICIAL SYSTEM Pursue Justice A robust and healthy legal system, administering justice fairly, creates a society worthy of G-d’s blessings. Establishing a system of judges, courts, and officials to maintain and enforce the law is a far-reaching responsibility. This precept translates the ideals of our personal life into a formal order for society at large. It is the extension and guarantee of all the preceding laws. 7. RESPECT ALL CREATURES Do not be cruel to animals. .

Question: Explain the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? I need help with a report I am doing and I can't find any information about it so I came here to ask the world. So can you answer the question so that I can pass my class because this report is worth nearly 75% of my final grade!

Answer: That is SO easy to answer, I can't imagine how someone taking a class where a project is worth 75% of their grade can not answer it. Half the time the answer can even be found on the chart itself, so if you do your homework yourself, you can actually learn something.

Question: What are the 2 important nutrients identified by Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Answer: -Adults: calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamins A (as carotenoids), C, and E, -Children and adolescents: calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E,

Question: What government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to help promote health and prevent dise? A. Food & Drug Administration B. U.S. Department of Agriculture C. National Institutes of Health

Answer: B. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm The Dietary Guidelines are jointly issued and updated every 5 years by the Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). They provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.

Question: do dietary guidelines for pregnant women apply afterwards when breastfeeding? e.g. no raw meats, low caffeine, low sugar...etc etc etc.. how much should you drink (water) and do you have to keep up a similar eating regime as when pregnant? what if you eat less, will that affect milk supply?

Answer: To an extent, yes. Everything you eat still gets to the baby, but you don't have to worry as much as when you were pregnant. Before you ate so that your baby would get all of the nutrients and grow properly. That still applies, however another thing to consider is the fact that now, if you have too much sugar or caffeine, you will also have to worry about them being colicky or hyper. The way it works with you is how it will affect the baby. You want to still eat plenty because, although your milk supply probably won't lessen, it will still take away valuable nutrients that your baby needs. You should still drink a ton of water because nursing will cause you to lose a lot of fluids, so you need to make up for what is lost.

Question: what government agency has provided the public with dietary guidelines to promote health and prevent disease? a. Food and Drug Administration b. U.S. Department of Agriculture c. National Institutes of Health d. Centers for Disease Control Im not sure if it is A or C

Answer: did you figure out which one it was? i am looking for the answer too

Question: Can You Help Me Explain Why Each Of These Dietary Guidelines Were Established? 1. Eat A variety of foods 2. balance the food you eat with physical activity, maintain or improve your weight 3. choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegies, and fruits 4. Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol 5. choose a diet moderate in sugars 6. choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium 7. if you drink alcoholic drinks, do so in moderation Please help me out with any one of these you can. thanks!!!!

Answer: 1. so that you can get a variety of vitamins an minerals in your diet 2. Being overweight causes the heart to have to work harder and people become less prone to engage in physical exercise because of the greater effort involved both of which have a negative impact on overall health. 3. those products do not contain saturated fats which clog the arteries and they aid in digestion. 4. To keep your blood vessels from clogging up with fat deposits. 5. Sugar is a carbohydrate which adds to weight gain when used immoderately 6. Salt is supposed to aggravate high blood pressure 7. Alcohol can become addictive, damage the liver, and is the cause of many car accidents and crimes by people who got drunk and their judgment was impaired

Question: What is the difference between the Dietary Guidelines for Australians and those for children and adolescents?

Answer: The ones for children and adolescents have specific needs due to growth. they are based on the RDA's for nutrients, which differ markedly due to age. The energy needs during adolescence is particularly high, for example. For children the energy needs are lower than that of an adult.

Question: Does anyone know the average amount of saturated fat one can consume in a day and meet the dietary guidelines? Im 5'11 180 pounds i it makes a difference

Answer: First off you want to avoid saturated fat. It's bad for you. There are four kinds of fat, trans fat, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. The trans fat is the worst then saturated fat. You want to avoid those fats. Your body does need the monounsaturated fats and the polyunsaturated fats those are good for you. Those kinds of fats cany typically be found in nuts and some other things. I am not clear on what the dietry guide lines are for the good fats. I just know not to over do it, even too much of a good thing can be bad for you. So my advice would be to only eat the suggested serving size.