文档介绍：Dietary Guidelines
for Americans
2005
. Department of Health and Human Services
. Department of Agriculture
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MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARIES
We are pleased to present the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This document is intended to be a primary
source of dietary health information for policymakers, nutrition educators, and health providers. Based on the latest
scientific evidence, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines provides information and advice for choosing a nutritious diet,
maintaining a healthy weight, achieving adequate exercise, and “keeping foods safe” to avoid foodborne illness.
This document is based on the mendations put forward by the Dietary Guidelines mittee. The
Committee posed of scientific experts who were responsible for reviewing and analyzing the most current
dietary and nutritional information and incorporating this into a scientific evidence-based report. We want to thank
them and the other public and private professionals who assisted in developing this document for their hard work
and dedication.
The more we learn about nutrition and exercise, the more we recognize their importance in everyday life. Children
need a healthy diet for normal growth and development, and Americans of all ages may reduce their risk of chronic
disease by adopting a nutritious diet and engaging in regular physical activity.
However, putting this knowledge into practice is difficult. More than 90 million Americans are affected by chronic
diseases and conditions promise their quality of life and well-being. Overweight and obesity, which are
risk factors for diabetes and other chronic diseases, are mon than ever before. To correct this problem,
many Americans must make significant changes in their eating habits and lifestyles.
We live in a time of widespread availability of food options and choices. More so than ever, consumers need good
advice to make informed decisions about their diets. The 2005