Healthy Eating for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases in Adults

All patients should be instructed on healthy eating and on proper meal planning by qualified health care professionals. (I, A)

Essential macronutrients and micronutrients, fiber, and water should be provided by well-chosen foods and beverages that can be enjoyed and constitute a healthy eating pattern. Macronutrients should be recommended in the context of a calorie-controlled meal plan. (I, A)

All patients should also be counseled on other ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity (150 minutes or more per week), ways to avoid a sedentary lifestyle, appropriate sleep time (6 or more hours every night), and budgeting time for recreation or play, stress reduction, and happiness. (I, A)