Dietary Guidelines for Americans is published jointly every 5 years by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases.
The 2005 edition of the Guidelines was released at 11 AM, January 12, 2005.
Customize your own Food Pyramid at MyPyramid, which is a website developed by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). Once you design your own Food Pyramid, read 36 Tips from the USDA about how to best utliize your Food Pyramid. (Courtesy of the June 2005 Edition of the Health & Nutrition Letter)
This is a great collection of information and recipes approved by The American Heart Association. You can learn about healthy eating, search for recipes, and more. Click HERE to skip right to the recipes!