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• Choose Sensibly<br />

Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat<br />

Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars<br />

Choose and prepare foods with less salt<br />

If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation<br />

A significant new element is the “keep food safe” guideline, which finds the USDA advising<br />

consumers on the need to keep and prepare foods safely in the home and recommending<br />

that they keep preparation areas and utensils clean; separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat<br />

foods; cook food to safe temperatures; and chill perishable food promptly.<br />

The <strong>Food</strong> Guide Pyramid (Figure 15.1) was developed to help healthy individuals implement<br />

the dietary guidelines. The pyramid is based on what foods Americans eat, what nutrients<br />

are in these foods, and how an individual can make the best food choices. It allows a<br />

healthy individual to choose foods that will supply required nutrients without too many calories,<br />

fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar, sodium, or alcohol. The three lower sections of the<br />

pyramid emphasize foods from the five major food groups. Customers committed to health and<br />

nutrition will expect to find choices of menu items that allow them to follow these guidelines.<br />

There is much controversy concerning the pyramid, and ef<strong>for</strong>ts to make changes are ongoing.<br />

Also see Table 15.1, which lists the serving sizes to be used with the pyramid.<br />

Patient Market<br />

In food service operations that provide three meals a day, as is the case with inpatient service,<br />

menus should provide the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) as defined by the National<br />

Figure 15.1. <strong>Food</strong> Guide Pyramid<br />

Fats, Oils & Sweets<br />

USE SPARINGLY<br />

Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group<br />

2-3 SERVINGS<br />

Vegetable Group<br />

3-5 SERVINGS<br />

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1992.<br />

Key<br />

Fat (naturally occurring and added)<br />

Sugars (added)<br />

These symbols show fat and added sugars<br />

in foods. They come mostly from the fats,<br />

oils, and sweets group. But foods in other<br />

groups —such as cheese or ice creams from<br />

the milk group or french fries from the<br />

vegetable group—can also provide fat and<br />

added sugars.<br />

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans,<br />

Eggs, & Nuts Group<br />

2-3 SERVINGS<br />

Fruit Group<br />

2-4 SERVINGS<br />

Bread, Cereal, Rice,<br />

& Pasta Group<br />

6-11 SERVINGS<br />

Menu Planning<br />

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