Executive Summary Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010

2010 DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity. As more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, the 7th edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans places stronger emphasis on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. The document “2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans”, includes 23 Key Recommendations for the general population and 6 additional Key Recommendations for specific population groups. To review the government document in its entirety, go to: www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm