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Your Guide to Healthier Eating with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Want to eat better and stay healthy? The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) are here to help you make smart food choices that can help prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. These guidelines provide simple advice for building healthy eating habits that can benefit everyone, no matter your age. The DGA, created by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS), are updated every five years with the latest research on nutrition and health.

The 2020-2025 guidelines focus on how the foods you choose can impact your health throughout your life. Here are four simple tips to get you started:

1. Eat a Healthy Dietary Pattern: Start making good food choices from childhood to older adulthood. Remember, it’s never too late to start eating better!

2. Pick Nutrient-Dense Foods: Choose foods that are packed with nutrients. Think colorful fruits and veggies, whole grains like brown rice and oats, and lean proteins such as beans, chicken, or fish. These foods help you feel full and energized, while you should try to limit sugary snacks and processed foods.

3. Make It Your Own: Customize your meals to fit your tastes! Whether it’s adding spices to your veggies or swapping ingredients in your favorite recipes, healthy eating can be delicious and fun. For example, if you love tacos, try using whole-grain tortillas and load them up with beans, salsa, and fresh veggies.

4. Limit Less Healthy Choices: Cut back on added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and alcohol. This means enjoying treats in moderation and choosing healthier options when you can.

These guidelines are a great starting point for informed food choices that support good health. Whether you’re cooking at home or grabbing something on the go, these tips can help you feel great! Curious to learn more about the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines? Visit www.dietaryguidelines.gov for all the details, easy recommendations, and helpful tools to make healthy eating a part of your everyday life. Small changes can lead to big improvements!

References

U.S. Department of Agriculture & U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025: Executive summary. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov 

Deborah Joakimson, MS, N.D.T.R.

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12/09/2022