Abstract
It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that all foods can fit into
a healthful eating style. The ADA strives to communicate healthful eating messages
to the public that emphasize the total diet, or overall pattern of food eaten, rather
than any one food or meal. If consumed in moderation with appropriate portion size
and combined with regular physical activity, all foods can fit into a healthful diet.
Public policies that support the total diet approach include Reference Dietary Intakes,
Food Guide Pyramid, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Nutrition Labeling and Healthy
People 2010. The value of a food should be determined within the context of the total
diet because classifying foods as “good” or “bad” may foster unhealthy eating behaviors.
Eating practices are influenced by taste and food preferences, concerns about nutrition
and weight control, physiology, lifestyle, environment, and food product safety. To
increase the effectiveness of nutrition education in promoting sensible food choices,
dietetics professionals plan communications and educational programs that utilize
theories and models related to human behavior. Communication campaigns/programs should
implement an active, behaviorally focused approach within the larger context of food
choices. Nutrition confusion can be reduced by emphasizing moderation, appropriate
portion size, balance and adequacy of the total diet over time, the importance of
obtaining nutrients from foods, and physical activity.
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