A Global Overview of Dietary Guidelines


Philippines

SOURCE
Nutritional guidelines 2000 for the Philippines


Eat a variety of foods

Eat a variety of foods everyday.

Eat more vegetables and fruits

Eat more vegetables, fruits and root crops.

Drink enough milk and consume calcium-rich foods

Consume milk, milk products and other calcium-rich foods..

Consume fish, poultry, eggs, lean meat, legumes and pulses

Consume fish, lean meat, poultry or dried beans.

Moderate fat intake

Eat foods cooked in edible / cooking oil daily.

Moderate salt intake

Use iodized salt, but avoid excessive intake of salty foods.

Moderate alcohol consumption

Do not drink alcoholic beverages.

Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight and exercise regularly

For a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition, exercise regularly.

Eat clean and safe foods

Eat clean and safe food.

Exclusive breast-feeding is recommended from birth to at least 4 - 6 months.

Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth to 6 months, and then, give appropriate foods while continuing breastfeeding.

Adequate food and nutrient intake is essential during childhood and adolescence.

Maintain children's normal growth through proper diet and monitor their growth regularly.

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