Nearly half of adults in the U.S. try to lose weight each year, and most of them try to eat more fruits, vegetables and salads, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A healthy diet is essential for heart, physical health, and longevity. The American Heart Association’s 2021 dietary guidelines recommend that adults eat a variety of fruits and vegetables; choose whole grains instead of refined grains; choose healthy sources of protein; replace full-fat dairy with non-fat and low-fat dairy; choose lean meats (for those who eat meat); replace tropical and animal oils with liquid vegetable oils; choose minimally processed foods over ultra-processed ones; minimize foods and beverages with added sugar; choose foods with little or no added salt ; limit or avoid alcohol consumption. Researchers assessed the diets of 116 adults aged 35-58 who were trying to lose weight. Study participants discussed their nutritional status one-on-one with a dietitian, and then recorded what they ate and drank each day through the Fitbit app over the course of a year. They also weigh themselves daily and wear Fitbit devices to track physical activity. The results showed that most seekers overestimated how healthy their diets were.
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