2000DGIntroSlidePres entation

INTRODUCING:The Year 2000Dietary Guidelines for Americans : 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion INTRODUCING:The Year 2000Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion “What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?”

 “I don’t know if the average American knows what ‘dietary guidelines’ mean.” (health professional) “People think ‘dietary guidelines’ are for someone who is sick, not them.” (health professional): 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion “I don’t know if the average American knows what ‘dietary guidelines’ mean.” (health professional) “People think ‘dietary guidelines’ are for someone who is sick, not them.” (health professional)

What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? They are brief science-based statements and text published by the Federal government that provide advice for healthy Americans age 2 years and over about food choices and physical activity to promote health and prevent disease.

The Dietary Guidelines are:: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion The Dietary Guidelines are: Mandated by law Published every 5 years Based on the preponderance of scientific evidence Cornerstone of Federal nutrition policy Basis for nutrition education/promotion activities

1980 1985 1990 1995: 

1980 1985 1990 1995

How are the Guidelines revised?: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion How are the Guidelines revised? Advisory Committee appointed to review Guidelines -- through an open process Committee report presented to USDA and DHHS USDA and DHHS review report and public comments USDA and DHHS publish revised Guidelines

2000 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Cutberto Garza, MD, PhD (chair) Suzanne Murphy, PhD, RD (vice-chair) Richard Deckelbaum, MD Johanna Dwyer, DSc, RD Scott Grundy, MD, PhD Rachel Johnson, PhD, MPH, RD Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD Alice Lichtenstein, DSc Meir Stampfer, MD, DrPH Lesley Fels Tinker, PhD, RD Roland Weinsier, MD, DrPH

Aim for Fitness: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Aim for Fitness Aim for a healthy weight Be physically active each day

Build a Healthy Base: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Build a Healthy Base Let the Pyramid guide your food choices Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily Keep food safe to eat

Choose Sensibly: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Choose Sensibly Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars Choose and prepare foods with less salt If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation

What’s new in the 2000 edition?: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion What’s new in the 2000 edition? New Guidelines Aim, Build, Choose grouping

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 GuidelineAim for a healthy weight 1995 Guideline Balance the food you eat with physical activity -- Maintain or improve your weight

Body Mass Index Chart: 

Body Mass Index Chart

Weight-related risk factors for chronic disease: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Weight-related risk factors for chronic disease Personal or family history of heart disease Male over 45 or postmenopausal female Cigarette smoking Sedentary lifestyle High blood pressure High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol or high triglycerides Diabetes

Healthy weight in children: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Healthy weight in children Encourage physical activity Offer grain products; vegetables and fruits; low-fat dairy products; and beans, lean meat, poultry, fish, or nuts Offer only small amounts of food high in fat or added sugars Set a good example

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 GuidelineBe physically active each day 1995 Guideline Balance the food you eat with physical activity -- Maintain or improve your weight

Be physically active each day: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Be physically active each day Health benefits of physical activity Physical activity recommendations Adults -- 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most, preferably all, days of the week Children -- 60 minutes of moderate physical activity daily

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Let the Pyramid guide your food choices 1995 Guideline Eat a variety of foods

Food Guide Pyramid: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Food Guide Pyramid

Let the Pyramid guide your food choices: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Let the Pyramid guide your food choices Plant foods as a foundation Many healthy eating patterns Low-fat foods emphasized Soy products included Dietary supplements discussion expanded

Recommended number of servings: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Recommended number of servings

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains 1995 Guideline Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits

Common Whole Grain Foods: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Common Whole Grain Foods Brown rice Oatmeal Whole oats Bulgur (cracked wheat) Popcorn Whole rye Graham flour Pearl barley Whole wheat Whole grain corn

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Choose a variety of fruitsand vegetables daily 1995 Guideline Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits

Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables daily Need for variety highlighted Recommendation: 2 servings of fruits and 3 of vegetables daily Fruit and vegetable sources of vitamins and minerals included

2000 Guideline Keep food safe to eat New Guideline in 2000: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Keep food safe to eat New Guideline in 2000

Keep food safe to eat: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Keep food safe to eat Wash hands and food surfaces often. Separate foods while storing and preparing. Cook foods to a safe temperature. Refrigerate perishable foods promptly. Follow the label. Serve safely. When in doubt, throw it out.

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat 1995 Guideline Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol

Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat Total fat recommendation: 30% of calories or less Descriptions of the different types of fat Limits on saturated fat and total fat for various calorie levels Comparison of saturated fat content of foods

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars 1995 Guideline Choose a diet moderate in sugars

Major sources of added sugars: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Major sources of added sugars Soft drinks Cakes, cookies, and pies Fruitades and drinks such as fruit punch and lemonade Dairy desserts such as ice cream Candy

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline Choose and prepare foodswith less salt 1995 Guideline Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium

Choose and prepare foodswith less salt: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Choose and prepare foodswith less salt Steps that may help keep blood pressure in a healthy range Is lowering salt intake safe? Salt versus sodium

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 2000 Guideline If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation No change in title from 1995

If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation Adverse effects of excess intake Health benefits related to age ranges Other ways to reduce heart disease risk Who should not drink Moderate drinking: 1 per day for women, 2 per day for men

Target audiences for publication: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Target audiences for publication Policymakers Nutrition and health educators Physicians and other health professionals Trade associations and industry Consumers

Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 5-panel fold-out brochure Provides basic advice from Guidelines Consumer-friendly format

For Guidelines materials and information:Look on the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion website: 

For Guidelines materials and information:Look on the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion website www.cnpp.usda.gov

Putting the Guidelines to work: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Putting the Guidelines to work Goal: Improved consumer health Strategies Increasing awareness Encouraging behavior change

Putting the Guidelines to work: 

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion Putting the Guidelines to work How? Extend Federal resources Find creative channels for messages Who? Industry Professional organizations Worksites

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USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion “This is a great educational tool -- possible to show others to get them to reduce fat intake.” (consumer)“This is something that everyone needs --I’d like a copy.”(consumer)