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Every five years, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are updated to reflect the latest recommendations on how Americans should eat and drink for optimal health. A joint effort of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services, they reinforce the critical link between diet and disease prevention across all life stages—influencing everything from school lunches to eldercare meals.
As a food and nutrition researcher and a former member of the Dietary Guidelines Advis…