Thai Dietary Guidelines

1. Eat a variety of foods from each of the four or five food groups every day
2. Maintain healthy body weight by balancing food intake with regular physical activity
3. Eat plenty of rice and other cereal products, vegetables and fruits.
4. Minimise fat in food preparation and choose prepared foods that are low in fat and cholesterol.
5. Choose foods low in salt and sugar (reduce intake of salt and sugar)
6. Drink plenty of water daily
7. Breastfeed

Last Updated: February 19, 2001.