The New Dietary Guidelines: The Top 9 Things You Need to Know

While much of the information presented here is basic common sense, this rehashing of the USDA dietary guidelines and MyPlate schema should be a solid refresher for the target audience of grades 7 through college. Covering the main points of the 2015-2020 updated information, two hosts guide viewers through topics including the health risks of poor diets (obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and bone, joint, teeth, and sleep problems), the importance of nutrient-dense foods as illustrated in the MyPlate graphic breakdown (the successor to the former food pyramid), and paying attention to limits on added sugars, sodium and salt, and saturated and trans fats. Also including sections on healthier fast food choices, making small shifts in habits to reach long-term goals, the importance of physical activity, and the use of the USDA's SuperTracker tool to help people find the best plans to incorporate culture, taste, traditions, and budgetary concerns, this info-packed program features extras including a PDF teacher's guide with fact sheets and student activities. Recommended. Aud: J, H, C, P. (J. Williams-Wood)