(Issued together with Decision No. 3594/QD-BYT, dated November 29, 2024 of the Ministry of Health on promulgating Ten tips for proper nutrition until 2030)

Tip #1: Eat a balanced, varied diet every day; combine foods of animal and plant origin appropriately.

Tip #2: Eat micronutrient-rich foods daily; vegetables, tubers, and fruits of different colors. Read the nutritional information on food labels carefully before purchasing and consuming.

Tip #3: Eat protein-rich foods in moderation; eat fish, poultry and nuts in your daily meals; eat red meat in moderation.

Tip #4: Drink enough water every day.

Tip #5: Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should follow a healthy diet; supplement iron and folic acid or multivitamins as directed.

Tip #6: Breastfeed within the first hour of birth, exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months; introduce appropriate complementary foods and continue breastfeeding until 24 months of age or beyond.

Tip #7: Limit fried foods, greasy fast foods, salty foods, sugary foods, sugary drinks, and alcohol.

Tip #8: Be safe in selecting, preparing and storing food.

Tip #9: Organize family meals well. Eat enough meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) appropriate to your age, don't eat too much, don't skip meals.

Tip #10: Maintain and control a healthy weight; lead an active lifestyle and increase physical activity appropriate to your age and health status.