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Article: Peanut Butter, Peanuts a Delicious, Convenient and Inexpensive Way to Meet New Dietary Guidelines.
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- January 12, 2005
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Eating peanut butter and peanuts is a great way to meet the new Dietary Guidelines released today by Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Ann Veneman. Peanut butter and peanuts are nutrient-dense foods that have good fats and can be considered part of the "Fruits and Vegetables" group, as outlined by the Dietary Guidelines.
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