Managing Hemophilia Hemophilia And Nutrition: MyPlate
MyPlate is the USDA’s guide to healthy eating. The round symbol, representing a dinner plate, is a quick and simple way to help you make sure you’re making healthy food choices and getting the proper nutrition. Combining MyPlate with routine exercise that meets your needs can help you to improve your overall health and lifestyle.*
Managing Hemophilia With MyPlate:
Nutritional Suggestions
With a focus on food portions, MyPlate is based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, which were released in January 2011. As a general guide to eating right, MyPlate provides ten basic tips to help you make food choices for a healthy lifestyle:1
- Balance calories
- Enjoy your food, but eat less
- Avoid oversized portions
- Foods to eat MORE often: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or 1% milk or dairy products
- Make half your plate fruits & vegetables
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk
- Make half of your grains whole grains
- Foods to eat LESS often: foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt
- Compare sodium in foods
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks
MyPlate image source: U.S. Department of Agriculture. Used with permission. Available at http://www.choosemyplate.gov. Accessed on June 22, 2011.
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- Take advantage of the interactive Facts First programs.
- Connect with others at an upcoming event.
- Be prepared before participating in sports and exercise.
*Note: Not all activities are appropriate for all people. Be sure to consult your physician or treatment center before beginning any exercise program or participating in sporting activities. If an injury occurs, contact your physician or treatment center immediately for the appropriate treatment.
References
- Choose MyPlate: Ten Tips Nutrition Education Series. United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/TenTips/DGTipsheet1ChooseMyPlate.pdf. Accessed June 22, 2011.
