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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has been published jointly every 5 years since 1980 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people 2 years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. They serve as the basis for Federal food and nutrition education programs. The newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans were published in January 2011. Find out more at www.cnpp.usda.gov.
The Food Guide Pyramid was created in 1992 as a food guidance system. USDA’s new MyPyramid symbolizes a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity. Find out more at www.mypyramid.gov.
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