Conference rocks::weight_control

335.0. "The Surgeon General's report, July 27, 1988" by ANT::ZARLENGA (Randolf! What, Mortimer? We're back!) Fri Jul 29 1988 22:23

    	"Overconsumption of certain dietary components is now a major
    concern for Americans," the report said, noting that "diseases of
    dietary excess and imbalance" are among the leading caused of death
    in the United States.
    
    	Many Americans are overweight, don't eat enough fruit, vegetables,
    and whole grains, and often fail to get required nutrients such
    as calcium and iron.
    
    	Among the major findings ...
    
    o Most people should reduce the consumption of fat, especially
    	saturated fats, such as from eggs, butter, or untrimmed red
    	meat. It suggests more vegetables and fruits, fish, poultry,
    	lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.
    
    o More whole grain foods, cereal products, vegetables, and fruits
    	should be in the diet. The report recommends that dried beans
    	and peas be used as a source of protein.
    
    o Sodium consumption should be reduced by limiting the use of salt.
    
    o Alcohol intake should be limited to 2 drinks/day "if at all."
    	Pregnant women should avoid any alcohol.
    
    o Flouride should be added to community water systems to prevent
    	tooth decay.
    
    o Adolescent girls and women should increase consumption of foods
    	high in calcium, such as low-fat dairy products.
    
    o Children, adolescents, and women of childbearing age should consume
    	more iron-rich foods, such as red meat, fish, cereals, beans,
    	and whole-grain cereals.
    
    -mike z