6.4: Dietary Guidelines

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    How do you know if you are eating the correct amounts of the macro and micronutrients for good health? Every 5 years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) publish The Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The goal is to promote healthier eating habits to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. The guidelines are developed from an analysis of the latest science-based research and recommendations. Review the infographic below on the process to develop the new dietary guidelines for Americans.

    Dietary Guidelines for Americans

    Click on the link to review the current recommendations.

    www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf

    The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 report on the Facts About Nutrition-Related Health Conditions statistics page reports that 50% of adults are overweight or have obesity.

    True or False?

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    False

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