Dietary Guidelines 2015-20120

2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines is designed to help Americans eat a healthier diet. Intended for policymakers and health professionals, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines outlines how people can improve their overall eating patterns — the complete combination of foods and drinks in their diet. This edition offers 5 overarching Guidelines and a number of Key Recommendations with specific nutritional targets and dietary limits.

Go to the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines

Media: Reporting on the new Dietary Guidelines? Review helpful materials in the Digital Press Kit. Send questions and requests to ASHMedia@hhs.gov or call (202) 205-0143.

General inquiries: The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines is available exclusively on health.gov. In 2016, the Government Publishing Office will release a printed edition and a downloadable PDF will become available online. For all other questions, please contact odphpinfo@hhs.gov.

Suggested Citation

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015. Available athttp://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/.

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David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM

2015 Dietary Guidelines: A Plate Full of Politics

Jan 7, 2016

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I won’t mince words: in my opinion, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, just released today, are a national embarrassment. They are a betrayal of the diligent work of nutrition scientists, and a willful sacrifice of public health on the altar of profit for well-organized special interests. This is a sad day for nutrition policy in America. It is a sad day for public health. It is a day of shame.

I know, I should tell you what I really think. Maybe next time.