The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 is the first set of guidelines that provide guidance for healthy dietary patterns by life stage, from birth through older adulthood, and for the first time, there are chapters devoted to each life stage, including chapters on infants and toddlers and women who are pregnant or lactating.
It is never too early or too late to improve your dietary pattern. Keep in mind this motto, “Make Every Bite Count.” This can be done with these four guidelines:
- Eat a healthy diet throughout every life stage.
- Choose nutrient-dense foods that fit your personal preferences, cultural traditions and budget.
- Eat foods from each food group that are nutrient-dense and within calorie limits.
- Limit added sugars, saturated fat, sodium and alcoholic beverages.
Following these guidelines can help reduce chronic diseases that affect about 60% of Americans.
