Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (pronunciation: /ˈdaɪ.əˌter.i ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪnz fɔːr əˈmɛrɪkənz/) are a set of recommendations intended to help people choose an overall healthy diet that reduces the risk of chronic diseases. The guidelines are updated and published every five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Etymology

The term "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" was first used in 1980 when the first edition of the guidelines was published. The term is derived from the words "dietary" (pertaining to diet), "guidelines" (a general rule, principle, or piece of advice), "for", and "Americans" (referring to the people of the United States).

Related Terms

  • Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  • Diet: The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.
  • Chronic Disease: A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.
  • Health: The state of being free from illness or injury.
  • Food Pyramid: A graphic representation of the structure of a food chain, depicted as a pyramid having a broad base formed by producers and tapering to a point formed by end consumers.

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