Eating for good health Americans are living longer, so good nutrition and regular physical activity through the years are key to good health. Eating smart means including a variety of foods each day. Foods provide the energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water you need for good health. Use the Food Guide Pyramid to help guide your food choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
Breakfast helps fuel the brain and body with the energy it needs.
Try a bowl of fortified cereal with skim milk. Fortified cereal provides vitamins, such as folate and the B vitamins , and minerals, such as iron . Milk provides protein, B vitamins, and minerals such as calcium , phosphorus , and magnesium . And the fiber in cereals helps keep your digestive system working regularly. Read the Nutrition Facts label to find cereals and other foods that contain fiber.