Nutrition Leads, Health Walks
Guideline
Current Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 provides advice on what to eat and drink to
meet nutrient needs, promote health, and help prevent chronic disease. This edition of the
Dietary Guidelines is the first to provide guidance for healthy dietary patterns by life
stage, from birth through older adulthood, including women who are pregnant or lactating.
Additional Online Materials
The Nutrition Facts Label
What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label
What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label
In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated requirements for the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA required changes to the Nutrition Facts label based on updated scientific information, new nutrition research, and input from the public. This was the first major update to the label in over 20 years. The label's refreshed design and updated information make it easier for you to make informed food choices that contribute to lifelong healthy eating habits.
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
People look at food labels for various reasons. However, many consumers wish to know how to use this information more effectively and easily. The following label - reading skills can help you use the Nutrition Facts labels to make quick, informed food decisions for a healthy diet.
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