Nutrition Lec Food Guide Flashcards
every 5 years, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human
Services (HHS) and of Agriculture (USDA) must jointly publish a report containing nutritional
and dietary information and guidelines for the general public
Dietary Guidelines
The information in the
Dietary Guidelines is used in developing Federal food, nutrition, and health policies and
programs.
provides five overarching Guidelines that encourage healthy
eating patterns, recognize that individuals will need to make shifts in their food and beverage
choices to achieve a healthy pattern, and acknowledge that all segments of our society have a
role to play in supporting healthy choices.
2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
5 Guidelines that encourage healthy eating patterns
Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake
Shift to healthier food and beverage choices