Nutrition Lec Food Guide

Question 1

every 5 years, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human
Services (HHS) and of Agriculture (USDA) must jointly publish a report containing nutritional
and dietary information and guidelines for the general public

Answer 1

Dietary Guidelines

Question 2

The information in the
Dietary Guidelines is used in developing Federal food, nutrition, and health policies and
programs.

Question 3

provides five overarching Guidelines that encourage healthy
eating patterns, recognize that individuals will need to make shifts in their food and beverage
choices to achieve a healthy pattern, and acknowledge that all segments of our society have a
role to play in supporting healthy choices.

Answer 3

2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines

Question 4

5 Guidelines that encourage healthy eating patterns

Answer 4

Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake
Shift to healthier food and beverage choices