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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy and nutrition education activities.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are jointly issued and updated every 5 years by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They provide authoritative advice about consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices, and being physically active to attain and maintain a healthy weight, reduce risk of chronic disease, and promote overall health.

Recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for Americans ages 2 years and over, including those at increased risk of chronic disease. The Guidelines encourage Americans to focus on eating a healthful diet — one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent disease.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the 7th edition released since 1980 and remain the current edition until the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are released.


Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 - coverPress Release
Executive Summary
Selected Messages for Consumers
Backgrounder
Questions and Answers

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010
 (Policy Document)
Consumer Brochure (6/11)
Communications Message Calendar (6/11)

Additional consumer materials which support and reflect the Dietary Guidelines continue to be developed and released.

The release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 was webcast live on Monday, January 31, 2011. Watch it here.


 

Last Modified: November 16, 2012 12:38 PM

Resources
 
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010
(1/31/11)
 
    • Policy Document
• Press Release
• Executive Summary
• Selected Messages
• Backgrounder
Questions & Answers
• Public Comments
• Slide Presentation 
• Consumer Brochure
• Message Calendar

 
 
  Dietary Guidance Working Group  
 
2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
 
    Report to the Secretaries of USDA and HHS (6/15/10)  
    Media Briefing
  • Audio MWV
  • Transcript PDF / TXT
 
   
Committee Meetings
 
First Meeting
 
Second Meeting
 
Third Meeting
 
Fourth Meeting
 
Fifth Meeting
 
Sixth (Final) Meeting
 
   
Committee Members
  • Nominations PDF / TXT
  • Committee PDF / TXT
  • Timetable PDF / TXT
 
   
Related Materials
 
Nutrition Evidence Library
  • Previous Guidelines
  • Related Topics 
  • Earn CPE Credits
 
 
Downloads
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  Windows Media (PC)