1 The right side of the heart receives oxygen-poor blood from body tissues and pumps it to the lungs where it picks up oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide. 2  The blood vessels that carry blood to and from the lungs form the pulmonary circuit.
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, a healthy eating plan: 1  Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products. 2  Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. 3  Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
A Mediterranean diet-style buffet will showcase healthy foods such as whole-grain pita and hummus, salads, fresh fruits and veggies, salmon and beneficial fats like olive oil. The panelists concluded that diet meets the governmentâs nutrition recommendations and does not compromise compromising safety.