Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Jamaica

Summary:

These guidelines aim to promote healthy behaviors and practices that will help the population aged two years and older to make healthy food choices.

Description:

The guidelines include 8 key messages for healthy eating and physical activity, namely:

1. Eat a variety of foods from all the food groups daily;
2. Eat a variety of fruits daily;
3. Eat a variety of vegetables daily;
4. Include peas, beans and nuts in your daily meals;
5. Reduce intake of salty and processed foods;
6. Reduce intake of fats and oils;
7. Reduce intake of sugary foods and drinks;
8. Make physical activity a part of your daily routine.