Dietary Guidelines

Dietary Guidelines

1. published every five years since 1980

   • set of guidelines designed to help Americans understand 2 things:
     • how to eat a healthy diet
     • how to reduce the risk of chronic disease

2. USDA & US Department of Health and Human Services

3. includes key recommendations for making smart, healthy choices

   • healthy eating patterns & what to limit

4. the guidelines are based on the latest scientific evidence

5. for a healthy diet:

   • eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and protein foods