The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) provides advice on nutrition intake to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) work together to update and release the Dietary Guidelines every five years. Each edition of the Dietary Guidelines reflects the current body of nutrition science.
The Dietary Guidelines call on every American to eat more real food. Americans should prioritize diets built on whole, nutrient-dense foods—protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains.
