Industry Groups React to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Report
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Progressive Grocer] - February 23, 2015 -
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) has submitted its recommendations to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), setting the stage for the start of a year-long process to update the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The advisory committee's final report submitted to the agencies notes: “The overall body of evidence examined by the 2015 DGAC identifies that a healthy dietary pattern is higher in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low- or non-fat dairy, seafood, legumes, and nuts; moderate in alcohol (among adults); lower in red and processed meat and low in sugar-sweetened foods and drinks and refined grains.
The Produce Marketing Association applauded the guidelines whereas the North American Meat Institute blasted the report.
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