How to eat healthier? The latest version of China's dietary guidelines gives reference answers

Editor’s Note:

The dietary guidelines are a basic document for health education and public policy, and are an important technical support for the country to implement the Healthy China Action (2019-2030) and the National Nutrition Plan (2017-2030). On the morning of April 26, 2022, the press conference for the Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022) was held in Beijing.

The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022) summarizes eight principles for a balanced diet:

1. Diverse food and reasonable combination;

2. Balance eating and exercise, maintain a healthy weight;

3. Eat more fruits and vegetables, milk, whole grains, and soy;

4. Eat fish, poultry, eggs, and lean meat in moderation;

5. Eat less salt and oil, control sugar and limit alcohol;

6. Eat regularly and drink plenty of water;

7. Be able to cook, select and read labels;

8. Use serving chopsticks to share food and avoid waste.

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Source: Chinese Nutrition Society