The United States Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) created a committee to evaluate the 2005 Dietary Guidelines and propose changes.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) wrote the 2010 Dietary Guidelines with updates from current research and nutrition goal.
Here are some of the findings and new guidelines that were reported:
“On average, Americans of all ages consume too few vegetables, fruits, high-fiber whole grains, low-fat milk and milk products and seafood and they eat too much added sugars, solid fats, refined grains and sodium. SoFAS (added sugars and solid fats) contribute approximately 35 percent of calories to the American diet. Reducing the intake of SoFAS can lead to a badly needed reduction in energy intake and inclusion of more healthful foods into the total diet.
Your Turn to Talk: Comment on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines
Friday, June 25th, 2010You can read the new 2010 Dietary Guidelines and then provide feedback and comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee before July 15, 2010. Your comments can be viewed by the public and will be taken into consideration by the committee. You can also attend a public meeting to provide your opinion on July 8, 2010 in Washington, DC.
Find links to the guidelines report and summary as well as information about submitting comments and attending the public meeting at this website:
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