New Dietary Guidelines: What They Mean for You: The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released. Here's how they can help you eat well and stay healthy.

The article reports on the issuance of the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" (DGA) to promote health, meet nutrient needs, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Other topics include the core elements of a healthy dietary pattern like vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein-containing foods, and the risk for chronic diseases of dietary patterns containing foods higher in sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats.