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  View the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Dietary Reference Intakes, and other dietary guidance.

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    Dietary Guidelines for Americans
    
    Learn about the *Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025* and their recommendations for a healthy eating pattern.

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              Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
    
    Discover the nutrient needs of healthy populations and how they are developed using the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) reports from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine.

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  Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) Calculator for Healthcare Professionals
        

          
            Calculate daily nutrient recommendations for calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) established by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.


  Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection
    

    
            Explore the history of dietary guidance and nutrition education from the 19th century to today.
      

    
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      HDGDC Infographic
    
    

          1890-2018
      Good Food Habits for Children
    
    

          1929
      Queso
    
    

          1971
      Vietnamese You Want to Have a Healthy Heart : Healthy River With Nutrition
    
    

          2004


  Previous Dietary Guidelines
        

          
            USDA and HHS released the first edition of the *Dietary Guidelines for Americans* in 1980. Since then, a new edition has been published every 5 years, featuring recommendations developed based on the latest body of nutrition science.
Check out Previous Dietary Guidelines to see how they helped shape federal policies and programs related to food, nutrition, and health.Page Content Curated By
    

      Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
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