Dietary guidelines

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Dietary guidelines

Dietary guidelines (/daɪəˈtɛri ɡaɪdˈlaɪnz/) are a set of recommendations about what people should eat to maintain a healthy diet and prevent disease. They are usually issued by government health departments or nutrition organizations and are based on scientific research.

Etymology

The term "dietary guidelines" is derived from the words "diet", which comes from the Greek word "diaita", meaning "way of life", and "guidelines", which means a general rule, principle, or piece of advice.

Related terms

  • Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  • Diet (nutrition): The sum of the food consumed by an organism or a group.
  • Food pyramid (nutrition): A graphical representation designed to illustrate the principles of good nutrition.
  • Healthy diet: A diet that helps to maintain or improve overall health.
  • Nutrient: A substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce.
  • Calorie: A unit of energy used in nutrition.
  • Macronutrient: A type of food required in large amounts in the diet.
  • Micronutrient: A type of food required in small amounts in the diet.

Dietary guidelines around the world

Different countries have different dietary guidelines, reflecting their unique dietary habits, cultural practices, and nutritional needs. Some of the most well-known dietary guidelines include:

Importance of dietary guidelines

Dietary guidelines are important because they provide evidence-based recommendations for healthy eating. They help people understand what types of food and how much of each type they should eat to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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