Breaking Down the Dietary Guidelines, 2020-2025
Content by: Erin (Nugent) Bern, RD utilizing information from the USDA Dietary Guidelines, 2020-2025
The new Dietary Guidelines are now available, and there is certainly a lot there to digest. Use this presentation to support efforts to simplify for others.
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This Slide Presentation simplifies the new Dietary Guidelines, 2020-2025. The USDA work provides evidence-based recommendations, updated every 5 years. The development of the Dietary Guidelines includes recommendations that fit the changing lifestyles and interests of the American society. Communities across the country use the Dietary Guidelines to choose nutrient dense and culturally relevant foods.
The work of the Professional community includes education and guidance in identifying the specific calorie and nutrient needs based on age, sex, weight, activity level and any other medical conditions
Presentation Objectives:
1. Identify Dietary Guidelines
2. Understand Food Groups
3. Get Inspired to Vary Your Recipes
4. Build a Healthy Meal
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