The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as school lunches.

Many popular diets are making their rounds on the internet. Whether you’ve found success or are searching for an alternative, there is a simple option. The 1200-calorie diet is designed to help you ...

Eating a variety of foods has been recommended for decades. Encouraging people to eat a variety of foods, also known as dietary diversity, may actually backfire, according to a new scientific ...

Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services made significant dietary recommendations, it has caused a stir among health professionals and the food industry.

Alyssa Northrop is a registered dietitian, nutrition writer, speaker and licensed massage therapist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received a Master of Public Health in human nutrition from the ...

The Western dietary pattern includes high intakes of saturated fats and refined carbohydrates and low intakes of plant-based foods. Evidence links this with various chronic diseases. The Western diet, ...

The 1990s were a decade of change and experimentation, especially concerning diet and health trends. From low-fat crazes to ...