To balance ENERGY IN, choose foods that will help you and your family maintain a healthy weight and provide the nutrients they need while keeping their calories under control.
This can be easy if you keep in mind that calories DO count, no matter what kind of food or drink they come from. The trick is to find balance between food (ENERGY IN) and physical activity (ENERGY OUT).
Important things to remember when balancing ENERGY IN are:
- Food Choices: Choose foods that are low to moderate in fat and calories
- Portion Size: Enjoy small portions at home and in restaurants
- Calories: Understand that calories count, no matter the source
Think about food choices. An easy way to eat foods lower in fat and calories is to think in terms of GO, SLOW, and WHOA foods. GO foods are great anytime, SLOW foods are all right to have sometimes or less often, and WHOA foods should be eaten only once in a while, or on special occasions.
Think about portion size. Balancing your family's ENERGY IN is challenging because average portion sizes of foods served at restaurants and home or purchased in convenience stores have grown over the past 20 years. Learn about the difference between a portion and a serving.
Think differently about calories, fat and sugar. Remember that energy balance begins with the understanding that calories count, no matter the source
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