U. S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Agriculture
Published: 2014-04-10
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released on January 31, 2011, emphasize three major goals for Americans:Balance calories with physical activity to manage weightConsume more of certain foods and nutrients such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and seafoodConsume fewer foods with sodium (salt), saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grainsThe Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 include 23 key recommendations for the general population and 6 additional key recommendations for specific population groups, such as pregnant women. The recommendations are intended to help people choose an overall healthy diet.