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T. A. NICKLAS, USDA-ARS-Children's Nutrition Research Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics, 1100 Bates St., Houston, TX 77030 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updated every 5 years, provides science-based advice to promote health and to reduce the risk of chronic disease, and is intended for the general public over the age of 2. This presentation discusses the recommendations related to children, to nutrient adequacy, and to energy needs. The first dietary guideline recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is to consume a variety of foods within and among the basic food groups while staying within energy needs. Intakes of most nutrients by Americans appear adequate. However, the Committee recommended that the dietary intakes of children for vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and fiber be increased, as well as recommending that the dietary intakes of adults of vitamins A and C be higher. In addition, women of childbearing age need extra iron and folate, while both men and women over 50 years of age would benefit from vitamin B-12 from fortified foods or supplements. In addition, the elderly, people with dark skin, and those exposed to little sunlight may need extra vitamin D from vitamin-fortified foods and/or supplements that contain vitamin D. Because of sedentary lifestyles and poor food choices, many Americans exceed their caloric needs without meeting their nutrient requirements. Specific recommendations are provided to improve diet quality without exceeding caloric needs.
Session 22, 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: The science
2005 IFT Annual Meeting, July 15-20 - New Orleans, Louisiana |