The new USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans were recently released and we’ll break down what exactly these guidelines mean for families.
What are the USDA Dietary Guidelines?
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of recommendations that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) develop to promote overall health, help prevent long term disease and encourage better nutrition choices. The Dietary Guidelines also provide the basis for federal nutrition programs and nutrition recommendations from health care providers.
How are the USDA Dietary Guidelines Formed?
The USDA Dietary Guidelines are informed by a group of experts, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, to review nutrition research and science. After careful review, the Committee provides recommendations for the guidelines in their scientific report. For the first time ever, the Committee’s scientific report was provided for public review and public comments were encouraged to help inform the Guidelines.
What do the USDA Dietary Guidelines Recommend for Families?
Here are the 5 key takeaways for families from the USDA Dietary Guidelines:
Learn more from Board Certified Allergist and Chief Allergist for Ready, Set, Food! on the new USDA Guidelines recommending early allergen introduction:
For Caregivers: Following the USDA Guidelines on Early Allergen Introduction
The new USDA Guidelines recommend that all babies be fed allergenic foods to help prevent food allergies. However, following these new guidelines on early allergen introduction can be overwhelming for families and caregivers. Here are three tips for following these new guidelines so that caregivers can help prevent food allergies for their child:
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