Adapted from: Ref. Diet, Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Diseases. Report of a Joint WHO/FAO Expert Consultation, WHO Technical Report Series 916. Geneva 2003. http://www.who.int/hpr/NPH/docs/who_fao_expert_report.pdf 1 Maintain a healthy body weight. Take moderate levels of physical activity preferably daily eg 30 minutes of brisk walking. 2 Eat a variety of vegetables and fruits. At least 5 portions a day. 3 Eat bread, grains, pasta, rice or potatoes several times per day (choose wholegrain varieties). 4 Control fat intake. Replace saturated fats eg butter, cream with unsaturated vegetable oils or soft margarine. 5 Replace fatty meat and meat products with beans, legumes, lentils, fish, poultry or lean meat. 6 Use milk and dairy products that are low in both fat and salt. 7 Select foods that are low in sugar. Eat refined sugar sparingly and limit the frequency of sugary drinks and sweets. 8 Avoid foods high in salt eg processed, cured and preserved foods. Salt intake should be below 1 teaspoon per day. 9 Limit alcohol intake to no more than 2 drinks per day (20g). 9 TIPS FOR HEALTHY DIET & LIFESTYLE