The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are federally developed nutrition recommendations designed to promote healthy living. They are issued jointly by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, mandated by Congress, and updated every five years. The guidelines provide dietary advice for the general public and are used to guide federal nutrition and health programs, policymakers, and health care providers.
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