The NCES Foundation for a Healthier You makes the following recommendations to improve your overall health:

• Be sure to stay within your daily calorie needs
• Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week
• To prevent weight gain, strive for 60 minutes of daily physical activity
• To lose or maintain weight loss, strive for 60-90 minutes of daily physical activity
• Children and teenagers should be physically active for 60 minutes every day or most days
• Choose fiber rich foods, including fruits, vegetables, dry beans, whole grain breads and cereals and other whole grain products
• Consume more fresh foods instead of highly processed items. Use less salt in cooking and at the table
• Eat a variety of foods from within the food groups
• Choose foods and beverages low in added sugars
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation
• Wash hands often, especially before and after cooking or eating. Cook foods to a safe temperature

Further Information: MyPyramid.gov