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Essentials of Healthy Eating: A Guide
Author(s) -
Skerrett Patrick J.,
Willett Walter C.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/j.jmwh.2010.06.019
Subject(s) - multivitamin , limiting , pregnancy , folic acid , whole grains , medicine , vitamin , food science , confusion , healthy eating , environmental health , psychology , endocrinology , biology , physical therapy , engineering , physical activity , mechanical engineering , psychoanalysis , genetics
Enough solid evidence now exists to offer women several fundamental strategies for healthy eating. They include emphasizing healthful unsaturated fats, whole grains, good protein “packages,” and fruits and vegetables; limiting consumption of trans and saturated fats, highly refined grains, and sugary beverages; and taking a multivitamin with folic acid and extra vitamin D as a nutritional safety net. A diet based on these principles is healthy through virtually all life stages, from young adulthood through planning for pregnancy, pregnancy, and on into old age.