Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Question 1

Major findings of diet

Answer 1

↓ caloric intake & ↑ physical

↑ plant-based diet & seafood

↓ SoFAS (Solid fats, added sugars); ↓ Na+ & refined grains

Question 2

Sustainable changes recommended

Answer 2

Change in overall food environment via

• Improve cooking skills, nutrition lit, and education
• Financial incentives (make f/v cheaper)
• Affordable & environmentally sustainable production of F/V, whole grains
• Encourage restaurants & food industry to↓ Na+, limit SoFAS, & ↓ portion sizes

Question 3

Recommended diets

Answer 3

DASH and Mediterranean

Reduced mortality
Cardiovascular disease
Blood pressure

Question 4

DASH Diet

Answer 4

Emphasizes: Fruits & vegetables
Low-fat dairy
Whole grains
Poultry, fish & nuts

Question 5

Mediterranean-Style Diet

Answer 5

Emphasis on
Breads & cereals (unrefined)
Fruits & vegetables
Nuts
↑ Olive oil
Fish; limited sat. fat, meats, full fat dairy

Question 6

Anticipated Changes for 2015 DGA

Interesting

Answer 6

not specified for fat amount, cares more about quality

no cholesterol limitation

DASH and med diets

Low glycemic load/glycemic index: ↑ whole grain, fiber-rich F/V