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How many
times have you been on a business trip
and just too busy to have a proper
lunch. With today’s fast paced lifestyle
it is important to follow these
essential guidelines to proper
nutrition.
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When
selecting meat, poultry, dry beans,
and milk or milk products, make
choices that are lean, low-fat, or
fat-free.
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Consume a sufficient amount of
fruits and vegetables. Select from
all five vegetable subgroups (dark
green, orange, legumes, starchy
vegetables, and other vegetables)
several times a week.
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Consume 3 or more ounce-equivalents
of whole-grain products per day. In
general, at least half the grains
should come from whole grains.
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Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free
or low-fat milk or equivalent milk
products.
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Consume less than 10 percent of
calories from saturated fatty acids
and less than 300 mg/day of
cholesterol, and keep trans fatty
acid consumption as low as possible.
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Keep
total fat intake between 20 to 35
percent of calories.
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For
those long trips choose beverages
with little added sugars or caloric
sweeteners.
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Importantly, do not drive and eat at
the same time as you lose track of
the type and quantities of food you
are consuming as well distracting
you from your driving .
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