National nutrition month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.* The foods and beverages that you consume have a profound impact on your health. Making smarter food and beverage choices can help you achieve and maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of life.**
Fewer than 1 in 10 children and adults eat the recommended daily amount of vegetables**
Make half your plate fruits & vegetables
Focus on whole fruits
Vary your veggies
Make half your grains whole grains
Vary your protein routine
Choose foods and beverages with less added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium
Move to low-fat or fat-free dairy products
Only 4 in 10 children and fewer than 1 in 7 adults eat enough fruit **
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