
Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Cited by USDA Dietary Guidelines on
What we eat and drink is important at every stage of life, and it is never too early or too late to eat healthfully. The purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to provide advice on what to eat and drink to build a healthy diet that can promote healthy growth and development, help prevent diet-related chronic disease, and meet nutrient needs.