The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest: A registered dietitian can help design a meal plan that is right for you. Targets depend on your calorie goals, body weight, lipid profile, blood glucose control, activity levels, and personal preferences. There is not and ideal mix of carbohydrate, protein and fat that is right for everyone. How much carbohydrate, protein and fat do I need each day? Fat, for example, has more than twice the calories, gram for gram, as equal amounts of carbohydrates or protein. However, all food is not equal in calories. To keep your body running, you need three types of food: Foods also supply us with energy, or calories. Foods supply critical vitamins and minerals essential for health. We obtain nutrition through the various foods we eat. To begin with, let’s talk about food in general.
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Ask your dietitian about using regular sugar and sugar replacements.Avoid pop, juice, sports drinks and energy drinks because they raise your blood sugar. Drink plenty of water, coffee or tea without added sugar.A small portion of fruit and dairy on the side. Use a plate to plan meals – half-plate of vegetables, quarter-plate of meat and quarter-plate of starch.Eat meals at regular times and try not to skip meals.Check off the ones you are doing already and choose one to work on now.