Pending US Dietary Guidelines Will Consider Full Life Span, Evaluate Benefits From Supplements
Executive Summary
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee notes additional guidelines for young children and pregnant women were required by language in the 2014 farm bill. “As a result, this edition will cover the full lifespan.”
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