Friday, February 16, 2007

Follow the Rainbow to eat right!

For heart health - shoot for 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, children ages two to six should eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day; children over age six, active women, and teens should eat 7; and active teen boys and men should eat 9.

And don’t forget to follow a rainbow eating plan--reaching for lots of colorful produce is a powerful way to protect your heart.

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