 Development of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines—A Chronology
| Sept. 4, 2003 |
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) publish in the Federal Register the
official notice of the first meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory
Committee (DGAC) and solicit written comments on the review of the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. |
| Sept. 24, 2003 |
The advisory committee holds its first meeting. |
| Dec. 29, 2003 |
HHS and USDA provide notice of the second meeting of the committee, and
requests oral testimony and written comments. |
| Jan. 28, 2004 |
The DGAC meets. The committee considers issues including energy balance,
fatty acids, nutrient adequacy, food safety, and alcohol. |
| March 30-31, 2004 |
The DGAC meets to consider issues including energy balance, physical
activity, and fluids and electrolytes. |
| May 26-27, 2004 |
The DGAC meets and formulates major conclusions in areas including food
choices, energy balance, fats, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and
dairy. |
| Aug. 11, 2004 |
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meets. The committee
formulates major conclusions in areas such as energy balance, carbohydrates,
fats, selected fluids and electrolytes, alcohol, selected food groups,
discretionary calories and food safety. |
| Aug. 27, 2004 |
The DGAC report is made available in the Federal Register. Public
comment period begins. |
| Sept. 21, 2004 |
Oral comments from the public are presented at HHS Headquarters in
Washington, DC. |
| Sept. 27, 2004 |
Final written public comments are received. |
| Fall/Winter 2004 |
HHS and USDA conduct internal scientific review of the advisory
committee's report. |
| Jan. 12, 2005 |
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and USDA Secretary Ann M. Veneman
release the final 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. |
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