The keys to healthy nutrition include eating a variety of foods, eating in moderation and acquiring an appropriate balance of the essential nutrients.

    Variety means eating lots of different types of foods; emphasizing fruits,vegetables and grains of many different colors.

   Moderation means that eating anything can be ok now and then; use the 80-20 rule, 8 times out of 10 make the healthy choice.

    To assure a balance of nutrients you must follow the food pyramid guidelines and learn to read food labels.