Your Daily Eating Plan

Build The Foundation Of Your Daily Eating Plan

• 6 to 11 servings from the Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group.
• Choose an item from the Vegetable group at least 3 to 5 times each day.
• It's a treat to enjoy 2 to 4 servings from the Fruit Group as part of your daily diet.
• Limit your selection of Milk, Yogurt & Cheese to just 2 to 3 items per day.
• Get protein from the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts through 2 to 3 servings every day.
• Top off your daily eating plan with Fats, Oils & Sweets, but only in small quantities
• A 1999 American Heart Association conference document reviewed the best strategies for eating a heart-healthy diet. Many experts recommend these generally accepted standards for what people should be eating each day:
• Less than 10 percent of total daily calories from saturated fat
• Less than 10 percent of total daily calories from polyunsaturated fat
• Less than 15 percent of total daily calories from monounsaturated fat
• Less than 30 percent of total daily calories from any type of fat
• More than 55 percent of total daily calories from complex carbohydrates
• Total cholesterol under 300 milligrams
• Daily salt intake under 2400 mg (2.4 grams)
• Furthermore, alcohol and sweets should be consumed only sparingly or in moderation.

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