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Changing your diet won’t work if you don’t like what you eat.

Five food categories form the structure for every dietary pattern.

The guidelines recommend three healthy eating patterns, because one size doesn’t fit all.

The common denominators of a healthy dietary pattern.

A quarter of your plate will be a healthy protein. The rest can be whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.

Your eating plan may vary. But the common denominator is lots of vegetables and avoiding processed foods.

The science shows what you eat can protect your heart, feed your brain, and ward off disease.

It’s not just what you eat. Lifestyle choices, including exercise, influence health as well.

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3 key tools to maintain a healthy weight.