New US Dietary Guidelines 2020-2025
Make Every Bite Count!
The new Dietary Guidelines were released yesterday for 2020-2025. This edition is the first to provide recommendations by life stage, from birth through older age. They’ve been issued every five years since 1980.
Here’s a summary of the updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
There are four main guidelines.
1) Follow a healthy dietary pattern at every life stage.
2) Customize and enjoy nutrient-dense food and drink choices to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, and budgetary considerations.
3) Focus on meeting food group needs with nutrient-dense foods and drinks. Stay within calorie limits.
4) Limit foods and drinks higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Limit alcoholic drinks.
For more information on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, go to DietaryGuidelines.gov. These guidelines provide information to guide an individual toward healthy food and drink choices, but they are general guidelines. If you want guidance to customize to your specific nutritional needs, contact a nutrition professional for specific recommendations. To schedule a consultation or book a virtual appointment with me click here.