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ModulesNutrition Basics

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Major Nutrients

• Protein• Carbohydrate• Fat• Vitamins• Minerals• Water

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• MyPlate is the replacement for MyPyramid:

MyPlate.gov Food Guidance System

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MyPlate.gov

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What is a "Healthy Diet"?•The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that •Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products;•Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and•Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

Nutrient Needs

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• American Council on Exercise– www.ACEfitness.org– ACE Personal Trainer Manual (3rd Edition) (ISBN

13:978-1-890720-14-8; ISBN 10: 1-890720-14-3)– ACE Lifestyle Weight Management Consultant

Manual (2nd Edition) (ISBN 9781890720254)

• National Volunteer Fire Council– www.NVFC.org– Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program

Additional Resources