Dietary Guidelines for Americans

E722091

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the U.S. federal government’s evidence-based nutrition recommendations intended to promote health, prevent chronic disease, and inform food and nutrition policies and programs nationwide.

Jump to: Statements Referenced by

Statements (57)

Predicate Object
instanceOf nutrition guideline
public health policy document
access freely available online
administeredBy Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion NERFINISHED
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion NERFINISHED
appliesToPopulation Americans aged 2 years and older
healthy individuals
individuals at risk for chronic disease
basis evidence-based recommendations
systematic review of nutrition science
country United States of America
surface form: United States
developedBy Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee NERFINISHED
developmentProcess peer review of scientific evidence
public comment period
edition 1980 edition
1985 edition
1990 edition
1995 edition
2000 edition
2005 edition
2010 edition
2015–2020 edition
2020–2025 edition
inception 1980
language English
legalBasis National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 NERFINISHED
limits added sugars
alcoholic beverages for adults who choose to drink
saturated fat
sodium
publisher U.S. Department of Agriculture NERFINISHED
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NERFINISHED
purpose help people meet nutrient needs
inform federal food and nutrition policies
inform federal nutrition programs
prevent chronic disease
promote health
recommends fat-free or low-fat dairy
fruits, especially whole fruits
grains, with at least half as whole grains
nutrient-dense foods and beverages
oils instead of solid fats
protein foods including seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy products
variety of vegetables
scope dietary patterns
food-based guidance
nutrient intake recommendations
shortName DGA NERFINISHED
targetAudience nutrition and health professionals
policymakers
updateFrequency every 5 years
usedBy National School Lunch Program NERFINISHED
School Breakfast Program NERFINISHED
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children NERFINISHED
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education NERFINISHED
federal nutrition assistance programs
military food service guidelines

Referenced by (2)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Thrifty Food Plan alignedWith Dietary Guidelines for Americans