Media/Press Releases

This page offers recent and archived press releases, including links to webcasts and audio clips, fast facts, graphics, and other media resources.

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Press Releases

2005

• October 24: HHS Unveils A Healthier You, a New Consumer-Oriented Book on Healthy Living, Based on the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• January 12: New Dietary Guidelines Will Help Americans Make Better Food Choices, Live Healthier Lives | (en Español)
• January 12: Transcript of HHS and USDA Press Conference: Announcement of New Dietary Guidelines For Americans
• January 12: *Webcast of HHS Secretary Thompson and USDA Secretary Veneman Announce Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2005 Edition
• *RealPlayer is required to view the video; a free download is available at http://www.real.com/freeplayer/?rppr=fed
• January 12: WAV audio files from remarks by Secretaries Thompson and Veneman
• HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson (WAV File 1 = 2.87MB, WAV File 2 = 1.55MB, WAV File 3 = 1.52MB, WAV File 4 = 1.42MB)
• USDA Secretary Ann M. Veneman (WAV File 1 = 3.49MB, WAV File 2 = 2.35MB, WAV File 3 = 2.03MB)

2004

• August 27: Public Comment Period Begins on Report of Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

2003

• August 11: HHS, USDA Designate Experts to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Archives: Search HHS Press Releases for prior Dietary Guidelines for Americans announcements

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Fast Facts

• Finding Your Way to a Healthier You - brochure
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Dietary Guidelines [PDF - 46 KB]
• Backgrounder: 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report [PDF - 61 KB]

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Graphics (available in PDF format)

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 cover [1.5 MB]
• Finding Your Way to a Healthier You consumer brochure cover [739 KB]
• Illustrations: food group choices [42 KB], nutritional place setting [900 KB], tips for eating on the go [199 KB], and physical activity facts [600 KB]

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