Dietary Basics
Which change is most accepted by dietitians?
Minimize processed foods
What are the new guidelines on alcohol consumption?
individuals should consume less alcohol for better health
What do the health programs SNAP and WIC stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Women, Infants, and Children food packages
What is the biggest thing dietitians recommend when addressing dietary guidelines?
Tailoring to the individual
Which two government agencies contributed to the new dietary guidelines?
agriculture and health
How many people does the program SNAP serve?
Around 42 million Americans
By how much did the protein recommendation increase?
0.4-0.8 kg/BW
What government supported programs adhere to these dietary guidelines?
SNAP, military rations, hospital food services
What is the biggest problem with how current programs are evaluated, according to the presentation?
There are very sparse resources and data dedicated to proper tracking of affordability and equity