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Dietary Guidance

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Includes links to publications and educational materials and ordering information. Looking for old versions of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Find them here, along with information about the development of the guidelines over the years.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
fruitDietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
Department of Health and Human Services.
Provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005.
        Also in PDF|4.8 MB.
  • Executive Summary. Also in PDF|88 KB.
        Also in Spanish.
  • Consumer Brochure. Also in PDF|229 KB.
  • Key Recommendations
  • Toolkit for Professionals
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    Ordering Information
  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
    ($12.00 each or packages of 25 for $106.00)
    To purchase printed copies of this 80-page report (Stock Number 001-000-04719-1), call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll-free at (866) 512-1800, or access the GPO Online Bookstore at http://bookstore.gpo.gov.

  • Finding Your Way to a Healthier You (Consumer Brochure)
    ($.50 each or packages of 100 for $54.00)
    To purchase single printed copies of this 12-page brochure, call the Federal Citizen Information Center toll-free at (888) 878-3256. To purchase bulk copies, 100 copies per pack (Stock Number 001-000-04718-3), call the U.S. Government Printing Office toll-free at (866) 512-1800, or access the GPO Online Bookstore at http://bookstore.gpo.gov.
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    A Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
    To purchase printed copies of this 325 page book(Stock Number 017-001-00555-0), call the US Government Printing Office toll-free at (866) 512-1800, or order online at bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/healthier_you.jsp
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    Cooperative Extension and University Developed Dietary Guidelines Resources
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    2005 Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid
    Kansas State University Cooperative Extension.
    Find educational resources for consumers including fact sheets, leader's guides and videos.
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    Highlights of the New Dietary Guidelines 2005
    University of Connecticut. FoodLink.
    Provides a list of fact sheets on shopping and meal planning to improve food choices at meal and snack times.
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    Professional Overview of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: PowerPoint Presentation  (PPT|7 MB)
    University of Maryland Cooperative Extension.
    Presentation gives background information and summarizes Dietary Guidelines; offers tips for educating consumers.
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    Background and Related Information
    Possible Implications for U.S. Agriculture From Adoption of Select Dietary Guidelines
    USDA. Economic Research Service.
    November 2006 report provides one view of the potential implications for U.S. agriculture if Americans changed their current consumption patterns to meet some of 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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    2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Activities
    Health and Human Services; United States Department of Agriculture.
    Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's report and other background on its activities.
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    Food and Nutrition Information Center LogoDietary Guidelines for Americans: A Historical Overview (PDF|233KB)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Historical compilation of the professional reviews and commentaries of the Dietary Goals for the United States and Dietary Guidelines for Americans documents published between 1977–2002 by governmental and non-governmental agencies, scientists, and educators.
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    Previous Editions
    Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000 logoNutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines For Americans - 2000 5th Edition
    Health and Human Services; United States Department of Agriculture.
    Provides authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases. Also in PDF|589 KB.
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    Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000 Consumer Pamphlet  (PDF|588 KB)
    Health and Human Services; United States Department of Agriculture.
    Consumer brochure for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2000.
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    Putting the Guidelines (2000) into Practice Brochures
    USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
    Consumer friendly brochures covering several nutrition topics.
  • Fabulous Fruits, Versatile Vegetables (PDF|400 KB)
  • Get Moving...For the Fun and Health of it! (PDF|300 KB)
  • Get on the Grain Train (PDF|130 KB)
  • How Much Are You Eating? (PDF|300 KB)
  • Where Do Your Favorite Foods Fit? (PDF|400 KB)
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    Dietary Guidelines for Americans 1990 logoNutrition and Your Health - 1990 3rd Edition
    Health and Human Services; United States Department of Agriculture.
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    Dietary Guidelines for Americans 1995 logoDietary Guidelines for Americans - 1995 4th Edition
    Health and Human Services; United States Department of Agriculture.
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    Summary Table Comparing Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 1980 to 2000  (PDF|9 KB)
    USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
    Compares the major components of the five Dietary Guidelines issued from 1980 to 2000.
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    Background Information on the 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans  (PDF|12 KB)
    USDA. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.
    Presents historical information on the development of the 2000 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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    Historical Dietary Guidance
    Dietary Recommendations and How They Have Changed Over Time  (PDF|180 KB)
    USDA. Economic Research Service.
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    Early Food Guides (1894-1940)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Slide collection of early food guides.
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    Early World War II Guides (1941-1942)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Slides of early food guides.
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    World War II Canning and Gardening Posters
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
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    Basic 7 Food Guide (1943-1955)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Slides of early food guides.
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    Basic 4 Food Guide (1956-1979)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Slides of early food guides.
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    Hassle-Free Food Guide (1979-1984)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Slides of early food guides.
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    Pattern for Daily Food Choices (1984 - Present)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Pattern for Daily Food Choices includes the Food Guide Pyramid, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and American Red Cross Food Wheel.
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    Historical Background
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Follows the historical developments behind the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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    Development of USDA's Food Guide (1980's)
    USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.
    Follows the development of the 1980 Food Guide Pyramid.
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    Last Modified: Aug 4, 2008  
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