Fats and oils are essential components of a healthy diet, providing energy, supporting cell function, and helping the body ...

Objectives National dietary guidelines were introduced in 1977 and 1983, by the US and UK governments to reduce coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality by reducing dietary fat intake. Our 2016 ...

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) measures dietary adherence to guidelines, highlighting its role in promoting health and ...

To consistently reflect the latest scientific research, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every five years ... we're offering an ad-free experience to qualifying contributors who ...

The Meat Institute urges the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to include meat and poultry as part of a healthy American diet citing flaws and contradictions in ...

Understanding the balance between nutritional benefits and potential risks is essential to forming well-informed dietary guidelines. Further research is needed to clarify these associations.

Adjusting your diet may manage the symptoms of Crohn’s disease. During a flare, you may need to avoid certain foods, like those high in fiber, fatty meats, and dairy. Crohn’s disease is a type ...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend females ages 31 to 50 aim for 25 grams of fiber daily, while females ages 51 and up should aim for 22 grams. You can get fiber from: As you age ...