|
Development of the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is officially underway. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are seeking input on the scientific questions it has identified to help inform the development of the 2025-2030 DGAs.
The questions are based on criteria that include relevance, importance, the potential impact on federal programs, avoiding duplication, and research availability. This is the first step in a five-step process that will help determine the expertise needed on the DGA Advisory Committee that will be appointed to conduct the evidence review.
The proposed questions cover topics such as dietary patterns across life stages, specific dietary pattern components, and strategies related to diet quality and weight management.
The public has until May 16 to comment.
The FDOC is monitoring the process and working with its partners to provide input at appropriate times. The remaining steps in the process include the appointment of the Advisory Committee, review of the evidence by the Advisory Committee, development of the guidelines, and lastly, implementation of the guidelines. This process is expected to be completed by 2025.
Currently, 100% fruit juice, such as orange juice, counts as a fruit serving and is included as a part of a healthy dietary pattern.
More details on the 2020-25 DGAs can be found here along with information on the role the FDOC played.
| 
