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Understanding Nutrition Basics: Major Nutrients and the MyPlate Guideline

This resource outlines the fundamentals of nutrition, focusing on the major nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. It introduces the MyPlate.gov food guidance system, which replaces the MyPyramid model. You will learn what constitutes a "healthy diet" according to the Dietary Guidelines, including an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, while minimizing saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars. Additional resources include information from the American Council on Exercise and the National Volunteer Fire Council.

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Understanding Nutrition Basics: Major Nutrients and the MyPlate Guideline

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  1. NVFC Health and Wellness Resource Modules Nutrition Basics

  2. Major Nutrients • Protein • Carbohydrate • Fat • Vitamins • Minerals • Water

  3. MyPlate.gov Food Guidance System • MyPlate is the replacement for MyPyramid:

  4. MyPlate.gov

  5. Nutrient Needs What is a "Healthy Diet"? • The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that • Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; • Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and • Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

  6. Additional Resources • American Council on Exercise • www.ACEfitness.org • ACE Personal Trainer Manual (3rd Edition) (ISBN 13:978-1-890720-14-8; ISBN 10: 1-890720-14-3) • ACE Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant Manual (2nd Edition) (ISBN 9781890720254) • National Volunteer Fire Council • www.NVFC.org • Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program

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