New handouts listing foods and beverages that are some of the highest sources of calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin D, and iron are now available on DietaryGuidelines.gov!
These printable handouts focus on the 5 dietary components of public health concern identified in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. These dietary components are important for health and many people in the United States do not get enough of them. Calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D are dietary components of public health concern for the entire U.S. population. Iron is also a nutrient of public health concern for people who are pregnant and infants starting at about age 6 months who are fed mostly human milk and don’t get enough iron from infant foods.
Health professionals and educators can use these lists to build their own knowledge and to help clients, patients, and communities identify foods and beverages to include in an overall healthy dietary pattern that reflects their personal and cultural preferences and help meet nutrient needs.
Each handout provides a list of nutrient-dense foods and beverages from diverse cultural traditions that are some of the highest sources of these nutrients. Both a “standard” and “smaller” portions handout is available for each nutrient, as well as an Excel spreadsheet containing the lists for all 5 dietary components. Use the spreadsheet to develop custom lists based on individual needs and preferences. More information on how these lists can be used is available on the Food Sources of Select Nutrients page.
For more resources to help individuals and communities build a healthy eating routine, check out the print materials on the professional resources page available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.
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