Work begins on Dietary Guidelines for 2025-2030
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans were last updated just as the pandemic got underway and they got very little attention. This time, it’s likely to be different when the public process gets underway. next week.
The inaugural meeting of the advisory Committee (See the list of members here) is scheduled for Feb. 9-10 and will be open for the public to view virtually via live webcast. Meeting information, including how to submit public comments, is available at www.DietaryGuidelines.gov.
The first Dietary Guidelines for Americans were issued in 1980 and they’ve been updated every five years since 1990 to serve as the cornerstone of federal nutrition programs and policies, providing food-based recommendations to help prevent diet-related chronic diseases and promote overall health.
The Dietary Guidelines inform a variety of federal activities, such as updating nutrition standards for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Federally funded nutrition education … Read more