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Article: Revised dietary guidelines to help Americans live healthier lives.

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March 1, 2005
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What should Americans eat?

How should we prepare our food to keep it safe and wholesome?

How should we be active to be healthy?

These questions and others are answered in the latest version of the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," released in January 2005 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The dietary guidelines are the federal government's science-based advice designed to help Americans choose diets that will meet nutrient requirements, promote health, support active lives, and reduce risks of chronic disease.

The guidelines provide the foundation for federal food and ...

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