Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Message From the Secretaries Acknowledgments
Executive Summary.
Introduction
Nutrition & Health Are Closely Related
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What It Is, What It Is Not
Developing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Stage 1: Review of Current Scientific Evidence
Stage 2: Development of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Stage 3: Implementing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A Roadmap to the 2015-2020 Edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Chapter 1. Key Elements of Healthy Eating Patterns
Introduction
About This Chapter
Key Recommendations: Components of Healthy Eating Patterns
Healthy Eating Patterns: Dietary Principles
The Science Behind Healthy Eating Patterns
Associations Between Eating Patterns & Health
Associations Between Dietary Components & Health
A Closer Look Inside Healthy Eating Patterns
Food Groups Other Dietary Components
Examples of Other Healthy Eating Patterns
Healthy Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern
Summary
Chapter 2. Shifts Needed To Align With Healthy Eating Patterns
Introduction
About This Chapter
Current Eating Patterns in the United States A Closer Look at Current Intakes & Recommended Shifts
Food Groups
Other Dietary Components
Underconsumed Nutrients & Nutrients of Public Health Concern
Beverages
Opportunities for Shifts in Food Choices
Summary
Chapter 3. Everyone Has a Role in Supporting Healthy Eating Patterns
Introduction
About This Chapter
Creating & Supporting Healthy Choices The Social-Ecological Model Sectors
Settings
Social & Cultural Norms & Values Individual Factors Meeting People Where They Are: Contextual Factors & Healthy Eating Patterns Food Access Household Food Insecurity
Acculturation Strategies for Action
Summary
Appendixes
Appendix 1. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Appendix 2. Estimated Calorie Needs per Day, by Age, Sex, & Physical Activity Level
Appendix 3. USDA Food Patterns: Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern
Appendix 4. USDA Food Patterns: Healthy Mediterranean-Style Eating Pattern
Appendix 5. USDA Food Patterns: Healthy Vegetarian Eating Pattern
Appendix 6. Glossary of Terms
Appendix 7. Nutritional Goals for Age-Sex Groups Based on Dietary Reference Intakes & Dietary Guidelines Recommendations
Appendix 8. Federal Resources for Information on Nutrition & Physical Activity
 Appendix 9. Alcohol
Appendix 10. Food Sources of Potassium
Appendix 11. Food Sources of Calcium
Appendix 12. Food Sources of Vitamin D
Appendix 13. Food Sources of Dietary Fiber
Appendix 14. Food Safety Principles & Guidance