Webinar Highlighting the Good News for Dairy in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Dairy farmers are invited to join American Dairy Association North East’s health professional team as they host a one-hour webinar about dairy’s role in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) on January 28, at noon, presented by dairy advocate and registered dietitian Toby Amidor.

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Recommend Eggs for the Nutrition Babies Need For Brain Development

January 4, 2021 American Egg Board

One of the best foods for a baby’s healthy brain development is already in most refrigerators: eggs. In an historic first, the newly released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include recommendations for birth to 24 months old and specifically recommend eggs as an important first food for infants and toddlers, as well as for pregnant women and lactating moms.

Make Every Bite Count with Potatoes

December 31, 2020 Potatoes USA

“It’s official: the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans have yet again confirmed the importance of eating more vegetables such as potatoes that provide potassium and vitamin C.1

New Dietary Guidelines Recommends Moms & Kids Eat More Seafood for Brain Health

December 30, 2020 Seafood Nutrition Partnership

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 was unveiled today. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provide science-based advice on what to eat and drink to promote health, reduce risk of chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs. This ninth edition is the first time guidance is given for infants and toddlers under age 2, and the recommendations are that seafood is important for children’s brain development.

National Dairy Council Shares Dairy’s Role in New Dietary Guidelines

December 30, 2020 National Dairy Council

The newly released 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans reaffirms the importance of consuming dairy daily as part of healthy dietary patterns for positive health outcomes.