Dietary Guidelines, 2010
Dietary Guidelines, 2010
Every five years the US Dietary Guidelines Committee publishes an updated version of the Dietary Guidelines, incorporating new scientific information. These updates provide perspective on the many diet-related articles and weight loss plans that are reported daily in newspapers, magazines, and on radio and television.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on balancing calories with physical activity, and encourage Americans to consume more healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafood, and to consume less sodium, saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and refined grains.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include 23 Key Recommendations for the general population and six additional Key Recommendations for specific population groups, such as women who are pregnant. Key Recommendations are the most important messages within the Guidelines in terms of their implications for improving public health. The recommendations are intended as an integrated set of advice to achieve an overall healthy eating pattern. To get the full benefit, all Americans should carry out the Dietary Guidelines recommendations in their entirety.
Official Resources:
Executive Summary of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, including key recommendations and recommendations for specific population groups.
