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Here's what the USDA is NOT telling you -- an overview of the current dietary guidelines

March 16, 2022 • Liz Haselmayer • Season 1 • Episode 5

In this episode, we discuss the current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines and how they impact the American people. We compare these to traditional dietary wisdom and point out the many gaps in the current nutrition recommendations.

Reference links:
https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/topics/lincolns-agricultural-legacy

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/about-dietary-guidelines/history-dietary-guidelines

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans-2020-2025.pdf

https://www.myplate.gov/

https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/dietary-guidelines-from-the-usda/cholesterol-consensus-crumbles-stance-saturated-fat-softens/

https://www.homegrowneducation.org/

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