Which of the following is true regarding the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010?
A)Recommendations are made for specific amounts of individual nutrients.
B)The DGA 2010 is based on the DRIs.
C)They are intended to promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease.
D)These recommendations are designed for Americans 19 years and older.

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 are intended to promote health and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the risk of chronic disease. They do not recommend specific amounts of individual nutrients, but rather provide general recommendations for a healthy diet. The guidelines are designed for individuals 2 years and older, not just adults 19 years and older. The guidelines are based on a variety of sources of nutrition research, not just the DRIs.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Dietary Guidelines