New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Impact on Dairy

Abstract

Since the first edition was published in 1980, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have provided science-based advice on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. In 1990 the National Nutrition and Monitoring Related Research Act required that at least every 5 years the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) would publish a report containing nutritional and dietary information and guidelines for the general public. This paper will provide an overview of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) with a focus on how dairy products fared in this edition.