Jamaica establishes dietary guidelines
Jamaica has joined six other Caribbean countries in implementing its own dietary guidelines with the aim of improving the nutritional well-being of citizens.
The Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Jamaica, form part of efforts by the Government to provide nutrition and health-related recommendations to promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle in the population.
The guidelines are outlined on an easy to read and brightly illustrated nutritional chart, which contain common foods in Jamaica, how these can be incorporated in a healthy and balanced diet, and the portion to be consumed from each food group – vegetables, fruits, staples, fats and oils, legumes and nuts, and food from animals. The nutritional guidelines also promote active living through various physical activities.
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