Americans will be advised to eat more fish and fiber and less refined grains, like white bread, as part of a revised food pyramid being developed by the federal government.

That decision was made Thursday by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which was told by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to shift the emphasis of the guidelines from maintaining a healthy weight to shedding weight the Associated Press reported.

The committee also decided to recommend that people watch less television and get more exercise.

In the area of fish consumption, the committee suggested the recommended amount of fish, such as salmon, with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids be doubled to two servings (6-8 ounces each) per week, the AP said.

The secretaries of Health and Human Services and Agriculture have to approve the new recommendations before they become final.