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Article: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Should Be Structured Into Two Tiers, Says NFPA.
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- August 19, 1999
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans should be structured into two tiers, "to ensure that the most important dietary information is emphasized to consumers, so that they can understand and act on this guidance," according to the National Food Processors Association.
"The Dietary Guidelines, in their current form, do not adequately provide Americans with a 'priority' listing of targeted recommendations, to serve as a foundation for a healthful diet and lifestyle," said Dr. Rhona Applebaum, NFPA's Executive Vice President for Scientific and Regulatory Affairs. "The current list of recommendations is simply too lengthy and ...