The content of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was influenced by lobbyists for the U.S.food industry.

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There is evidence to suggest that the food industry exerted significant influence on the development of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines were criticized by some as being too lenient on sugar and meat consumption, and for not going far enough in addressing the health and environmental impacts of industrial agriculture. Some members of Congress also accused the Obama administration of caving to industry pressure in the creation of the guidelines.

The Content of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Was