What are “dietary guidelines?” How does dietary guidance differ from a nutrient content claim?
Dietary guidelines are general dietary guidance for good health made publicly available by recognized governmental (e.g., the U.S. Surgeon General, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Cancer Institute, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), or private health professional organizations (e.g., the National Academy of Sciences, the American Dietetic Association, and the American Heart Association). Dietary guidance provided by third parties would need to be consistent with the recommendations of recognized dietary authorities and the current Federal Government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Dietary Guidelines generally promote moderate intake of nutrients such as sodium, fat, and saturated fat and increased consumption of grains, fruits, and vegetables. Dietary guidance is a group of general recommendations based on a total diet (e.g., “Eating a variety of 5 fruits and vegetables a day is an important part of a h
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