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    • Priority Food Groups

    Nutrients of Concern with Regard to Excessive Intake

    Nutrients and Ingredients to Limit in the Diet

    na

    Decrease intakes of:

    Zinc,

    Vitamin A, preformed,b and

    Food energy

     

    na

     

     

    Increase intakes of a variety of nonstarchy vegetables.

    Decrease intakes of:

    Zinc,

    Vitamin A, preformed,b and

    Food energy

     

    Increase intakes of whole grains, and a variety of nonstarchy vegetables.

    Decrease intakes of:

    Zinc,

    Sodium,

    Vitamin A, preformed,b and

    Food energy

    Limit intakes of:

    Saturated fat,

    Cholesterol, and

    Added sugars

    Increase intakes of whole grains, a variety of nonstarchy vegetables, fruit, and fat-reduced milk products.

    Decrease intakes of:

    Sodium,

    Food energy, and

    Total fat

    Limit intakes of:

    Saturated fat,

    Cholesterol,

    Trans fatty acids,c and

    Added sugars

    cTrans fatty acids have not specifically been identified as a hazard for infants and children, and thus are shown in the table as nutrients to limit only in the diets of adolescents and adults (IOM, 2002/2005). However, the dietary guidance to limit trans fatty acids from processed foods in the diet is presumed to apply to all individuals regardless of age.

    NOTE: na = not applicable.


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