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Article: Dietary guidance, 1970 to 1999: does the U.S. food supply support it? (Research Briefs).
- Article from:
- Family Economics and Nutrition Review
- Article date:
- January 1, 2002
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Scientific research confirms increasingly that a healthful diet reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, and osteoporosis. Research has also confirmed that healthful diets play a major role in reducing the risk of developing other diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Federal dietary guidance as outlined in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], 2000), which is depicted in the Food Guide Pyramid (USDA, 1996) and conveyed by nutrient recommendations, is intended to help consumers choose a diet that promotes ...