Question

Your grandfather has been advised by a neighbor to select his foods using the dietary guidelines for americans on choose my plate website to help cure his high blood pressure. what advise would you give him

Answer 1

cut down on foods high in salt(sodium)

Answer 2

Answer:

First of all, he should eat only up to 1500 mg of sodium per day.

Secondly, he should have 6 to 8 servings of grains per day. Ideally, he should only consume whole grains as these do not spike insulin levels as refined grains do.

Third, he should consume 4 or 5 vegetables or fruits per day, in order to get all the essential vitamins and minerals.

He should also avoid fried foods, and only consumme lean meat, poultry and fish.