Many toddlers consume too little potassium and dietary fiber

Children ages 1 to 3 may not consume adequate amounts of key shortfall nutrients. This should be addressed in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines according to a recent NHANES analysis.

Healthier diets possible in low-income, rural communities in America

In the United States, children don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Instead, their diets typically include excessive amounts of sugars and solid fats, counter to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, increasing the risk of obesity and diabetes…

A high-quality diet reduces risk of pancreatic cancer

People who reported dietary intake that was most consistent with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans had lower risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Previous studies investigating the relationship between food and nutrient intake and pancreatic cancer have yielded inconsistent results.

An Important Role In Nutrition Played By Beans, Pulses And Legumes

Beans, pulses and legumes can be classified as either vegetables or proteins under the new USDA dietary guidelines, giving them an important role in a person’s daily diet, an expert panel said at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Wellness 12 meeting…

Cancer Experts Say "Plates, Not Pyramids" Can Help Americans Make Dietary Changes

Experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) said that if Americans are going to put the latest Dietary Guidelines into action, they need to be shown how, simply and clearly. For years, AICR has advocated an approach that does just that: A rule-of-thumb for meal planning called The New American Plate…

Drinking Vegetable Juice May Help Increase Vegetable Intake And Support Weight Management

Studies show drinking V8® 100% vegetable juice may be a simple way for people to increase their vegetable intake and may help them manage their weight – two areas of concern outlined in the newly released 2010 U.S.

Cut Daily Sodium Intake: ASN Statement In Support Of US Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2010

On January 31, The U.S.

Institute Of Food Technologists Cites Opportunities And Challenges For Dietary Guidelines Implementation

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) announced its support for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) as a landmark opportunity to ensure that Americans focus on healthier food choices and increased physical activity…

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