Not sure if your favorite dinner recipe would get a nutritionist's approval? With news articles publishing sensationalized health studies every day and food packaging boasting exaggerated health claims, it can be tough to know what’s actually good for you.
References
Duyff, R. L. (2017). Complete food & nutrition guide. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). ChooseMyPlate.
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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