The US Department of Agriculture has released a new set of dietary guidelines. SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialist, and Registered Dietitian, Megan Erickson says a healthy diet shouldn’t be focused on calorie counting, and the new guidelines reflect that…
Erickson says the guidelines suggest avoiding foods higher in fat…
Erickson says it’s important to not overwhelm yourself with label reading. Sticking with low sodium intake and taking your diet changes slowly will help you make progress long term…
The new guidelines emphasize overall eating patterns including foods and drinks, while the old guidelines focused on specific individual dietary components such as food groups and nutrients.