Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Vitamin E and Healthful Diets

According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, "nutrient needs should be met primarily through consuming foods. Foods provide an array of nutrients and other compounds that may have beneficial effects on health. In certain cases, fortified foods and dietary supplements may be useful sources of one or more nutrients that otherwise might be consumed in less than recommended amounts. However, dietary supplements, while recommended in some cases, cannot replace a healthful diet."

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes a healthy diet as one that:
  • Emphasizes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
    Vitamin E is found in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, and fortified cereals.


  • Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
    Nuts are good sources of vitamin E.


  • Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
    Vitamin E is commonly found in vegetable oils.


  • Stays within your daily calorie needs.


For more information about building a healthful diet, refer to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/default.htm) and the USDA’s food guidance system, My Pyramid (http://www.mypyramid.gov).

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