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1.15 Choosing Healthy Foods
- Describe how to choose foods wisely for optimal health.
Which foods would be the best choice?
Each day you make many food choices. You decide which lunch line to get into. Then you may choose an after-
school snack. How can you make the most healthy decisions?
Choosing Healthy Foods
Foods such as whole grain breads, fresh fruits, and fish provide nutrients you need for good health. But different
foods give you different types of nutrients. You also need different amounts of each nutrient. How can you choose the
right mix of foods to get the proper balance of nutrients? Three tools can help you choose foods wisely: MyPyramid,
MyPlate, and food labels.