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2008
Beef Tips - Nutrition Tips
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| To get the benefits of nutrient-rich foods more often, choose foods from the base of MyPyramid for each food group. The base is wider to indicate nutrient-rich foods that provide the most nutrients with the fewest calories, solid fats, and added sugars. This makes your calories count more! |
| There are five food groups for a reason! No single food or food group can provide all the 50+ nutrients you need each day. A key recommendation of MyPyramid is to choose foods rich in essential nutrients from all food groups. These foods provide "power" calories because they pack more essential vitamins and minerals into fewer calories. For a healthier, more active lifestyle, choose nutrient-rich foods first, then select less nutrient-rich foods to meet your calorie needs. |
USDA's 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid emphasize the basics:
- Keep good nutrition simple
- Stay within calorie limits
- Enjoy foods rich in essential nutrients from all five food groups
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| Not only does beef taste good, beef is also a great way to fuel your body. In the American diet, beef is the number one contributor of protein, zinc, and vitamin B12. It's the number two contributor of vitamin B6 and the number three for iron and niacin. By supplying a nutrient bundle in every bite, eating beef is a great way to make your calories count. |
| Consumers can feel good about loving beef because the protein in beef is a powerful nutrient that strengthens and sustains their bodies. A substantial body of evidence shows protein can help in maintaining a healthy weight, building muscle, and fueling physical activity -- all of which play an important role in a healthful lifestyle and disease prevention. |
| Did you know a 3-ounce serving of lean beef has only 179 calories? It's true! Now, that fits into any diet plan! |
| The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid recommend that people "know the limits on salt or sodium" and keep intake within 2,300 milligrams (or 1,500 milligrams if you have high blood pressure). These guidelines also recommend Americans "go lean with protein" and consume 5-1/2 ounces of lean protein, such a lean beef, per day for a 2,000 calorie diet. |
