How does the U.S. Food Supply Relate to Federal Dietary Guidance?
A. In support of Federal dietary guidance food supply nutrient data are important to agriculture and nutrition policymakers for translating nutrient goals for Americans into goals for food production and supply levels. Over the years, a nutritionally adequate food supply has been linked to providing sufficient energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients to meet the nutritional needs of the U.S. population. To ensure that sufficient nutrients are available to the whole population, the nutrient levels in the food supply need to exceed recommended allowances because the estimates reflect the amount available before losses from trimming, cooking, plate waste, and spoilage. For more information consult our Related publications list.
A. In support of Federal dietary guidance food supply nutrient data are important to agriculture and nutrition policymakers for translating nutrient goals for Americans into goals for food production and supply levels. Over the years, a nutritionally adequate food supply has been linked to providing sufficient energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients to meet the nutritional needs of the U.S. population. To ensure that sufficient nutrients are available to the whole population, the nutrient levels in the food supply need to exceed recommended allowances because the estimates reflect the amount available before losses from trimming, cooking, plate waste, and spoilage. For more information consult our Related publications list.
