Encourage a variety of whole grains and legumes in the diet. Promote low-fat, calcium-fortified milk and yogurt or dairy alternatives. Milk at lunch or dinner is unusual and many Argentineans drink mate for breakfast. Support the native practice of eating fruit as a dessert. Discourage consumption of processed or prepackaged foods and encourage tasting the food before adding salt. Educate on food label reading. Promote a healthy weight:
a. Reduce sitting time. b. Increase physical activity with a tailored plan. c. Control portion sizes and limit high fat/high calorie foods. d. Encourage obese and overweight clients to participate in weight management programs.
