Less Red Meat, More Vegetables in New Dutch Nutrition Recommendations
24 Mar 2016 --- The Dutch Nutrition Center has presented new nutrition recommendations – the first completely new recommendations since 2004.
The recommended amount of daily vegetables was increased from 200 grams to 250 grams, and daily intake of meat was decreased.
The guidelines are directed at the healthy population over 1 year of age. They include specific recommendations of foods to be eaten on a daily basis for different population groups.
The guidelines document is used by professionals, particularly health providers and nutritionists. The food guide, the Wheel of Five, is used for public education.
The food-based dietary guidelines are represented by the Wheel of Five (Dutch: Schijf van Vijf). The wheel is divided into four food groups and one beverage group:
- Fruit and vegetables
- Spreads and cooking fats
- Fish, legumes, meat, eggs, dairy and nuts
- Bread, cereals and potatoes
- Beverages
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