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This resource, developed in partnership with Public Health Communications Collaborative, provides a snapshot of the most recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), including which foods adults should eat to maintain health and reduce the risk of chronic disease, which foods should be limited based on a standard 2000-calorie diet, and what to do about conflicting guidance.
Published: May 2026
Publisher: Public Health Communications Collaborative
Focus Area: Diet Quality & Healthy Weight
Keywords: Diet quality/dietary assessment, Fruits and vegetables
Resource Type: Fact Sheet
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