Eating right plays a huge role in maintaining good health, which is especially crucial for the aging population, where malnutrition is associated with a weaker immune system and slower healing. But with all the foods out there and all the commotion over one vitamin supplementation over the other, which are the ones we should pay attention to?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesand the U.S. Department of Agriculture, emphasizes “nutrients of concern”, or nutrients that are generally consumed in amounts less than recommended, which can pose a health risk. The purpose of the report is to provide information to encourage healthy eating, to promote healthy weight and reduce the risk of diet-related chronic illnesses, and functions as the primary source of information for policy makers and nutrition educators. As discoveries in the scientific field are constantly being made, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is republished every five years to reflect new, emerging evidence and the implications it may have on our health.
Good Food, Good Health 