Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Dietary Guidelines for America by the Numbers Infographic

Dietary Guidelines for America by the Numbers Infographic

Curious about the new recommendations for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Check out our latest infographic to see where they come from, what they mean, and how they could impact your diet and nutrition.
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  • 1. Click on the following links for more resources! MyPlate • Dietary Guidelines for Americans IFIC Foundation DGA Info • SuperTracker for Americans D ietary Guideline s BY THE NUMB#RSBY THE NUMB#RS 1980 19901990Congress passed a bill requiring the DGA be updated every 5 years. The 1st Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were released. 1980 1995 2000 2005 2010 1414 Experts served on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). FEB 19 The DGAC submitted its Advisory Report to the Federal Government. It contains scientific findings and rationales to help inform the USDA/HHS as they develop the DGA 2015. DAYS 75 Speak Up! 75DAYS For public comment. Submit yours HERE by May 8, 2015. Federal Agencies (USDA & HHS) jointly develop and publish the DGA after considering the DGAC Report, public comments & Federal Agency comments. 22 The USDA creates consumer friendly educational materials and tools like MyPlate & SuperTracker. Federally funded nutrition programs like SNAP, WIC, & School Lunch incorporate the new DGA. What’s Next? 20152015The USDA & HHS release the DGA 2015. This is the official Federal nutrition policy document.
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