Table 4.

Promoting a healthy diet for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region: user-friendly guide—key recommendations.

1.	Maintain a healthy body weight
2.	Be active
3.	Limit intake of fats and oils
4.	Limit intake of sugars, especially sweetened foods and beverages
5.	Limit salt intake
6.	Eat a variety of foods every day
7.	Eat cereals, preferably whole grains, as the basis of most meals
8.	Eat more vegetables and fruit every day
9.	Eat legume-based dishes regularly and choose unsalted nuts and seeds
10.	Eat fish at least twice a week
11.	Consume milk/dairy products daily (preferably low-fat)
12.	Choose poultry and lean meat
13.	Drink lots of clean water
14.	Eat clean and safe food