Access to foods that support healthy eating patterns contributes to an individual’s health throughout his or her life.  Healthy eating habits include controlling calories; eating a variety of foods and beverages from all the food groups; and limiting intake of saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium. Healthy eating can help lower the risk for chronic disease. Evidence also shows that poor nutrition and an unhealthy diet are risk factors for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. According to the 2015—2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, healthy eating patterns include: a variety of vegetables; fruits, especially whole fruits; grains, at least half of which are whole grains; fat-free or low-fat dairy; protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), unsalted nuts and seeds, and soy products; and oils.  Some research has shown that increased access to healthy foods corresponds with healthier dietary practices.