Dietary Guidelines Have Been Consistent Over Time Despite Changing Eating Habits

In a U.S. News & World Report (5/10, Amidor) blog, Toby Amidor discusses the evolution of the US dietary guidelines. Over time, Amidor says, “the basic concepts of foods to include have been rather similar: Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, legumes and nonfat and low- fat milk and dairy. The foods to cut back on are also quite similar: Added sugar, saturated fat and sodium.” The latest version “of the DGAs does take into account the variety of cultures and eating patterns within the U.S., and states that you can eat a healthy, well-balanced diet while enjoying foods from different eating patterns, such as Mediterranean or vegetarian.”