Posts Tagged ‘dietary guidelines’
Food Sources of Key Nutrients
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 identified 5 important dietary components that many Americans do not get enough of – calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D. MyPlate released new printable handouts that list foods and beverages that are some of the highest sources of these components.
Read MoreNCA Commends USDA Improvements to Child Nutrition Programs
Last month, USDA released a final rule to better align Child Nutrition Programs with the 2020-2025 DGAs. NCA is glad to see such positive changes made to Child Nutrition Programs and commends USDA for their leadership in improving program vital to child food security.
Read MoreBuild a Healthy Eating Routine
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has a variety of online resources that professionals can use to help parents and caregivers start infants and children off with a healthy eating routine. MyPlate also has great tipsheets for parents and caregivers based on the life stage.
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