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Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
They can also shape how food companies approach what they put in their products.
registered dietitian and plant-based chef based in St. Louis, MO
Less sugar, [fewer] health problems.
Many consumers do not adhere to the federal guidelines as is, she says.
Caspero says shes mostly concerned about how this decision will impact packaged foods.
(Recommendations for women remain at one drink per day maximum.)
Zeitlin notes that the guidelines did suggest Americans should consume less alcohol but didnt offer specifics.
Other RDs we spoke to are fine with the guidelines as they stand.
But if you do, enjoy one drink per day, up to a few drinks per week max.
Andpreferably choose red wine, especially over sugary cocktails.
She believes the guidelines will encourage parents to read the labels of baby food.
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The guidelines also specifically note that kids under 2 shouldnt eat added sugars.
Some speculate that the USDA and HHS may have feared that more strict guidelines would backfire.
Others are more skeptical.
The big food companies in America have lobbyists and sway in government, including the USDA, says Zeitlin.
There is no one-size-fits-all.
That includes helping clients with low incomes find ways to afford fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
If you take a glass half full look, the recommendations will continue to evolve.The guidelines are not perfect.
Nothing is, says Feller.
Like many things in life, theyre a work in progressdue to be reviewed again in 2025.
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