2012 NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FILIPINOS
1.
Eat
a variety of foods everyday to get the nutrients needed by the body.
2.
Breastfeed
infants exclusively from birth up to six months, then give appropriate
complementary foods while continuing breastfeeding for two years and beyond for
optimum growth and development.
3.
Attain
normal body weight through proper diet and moderate physical activity to
maintain good health and prevent obesity.
4.
Consume
fish, lean meat, poultry, egg, dried beans or nuts daily for growth and repair
of body tissues.
5.
East
more vegetables and fruits everyday to get the essential vitamins, minerals and
fiber for regulation of body processes.
6.
Limit
intake of salty, fried, fatty and sugar-rich foods to prevent cardiovascular
diseases.
7.
Consume
milk, milk products, and other calcium-rich foods, such as small fish and
shellfish, everyday for healthy bones and teeth.
8.
Use
iodized salt to prevent Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
9.
Consume
safe foods and water to prevent diarrhea and other food- and water-borne
diseases.
10.
Be
physically active, make healthy food choices, manage stress, avoid alcoholic
beverages and do not smoke to help prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable
disease.
