Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) is an agency in the
The Center serves as the administrative agency within the
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines were released on Jan. 7, 2016.[5] The updated Guidelines recommend that Americans consume "a healthy eating pattern at an appropriate calorie level to help achieve and maintain healthy body weight, support nutrient adequacy, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. ... [C]hoose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across and within all food groups in recommended amounts. Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats and reduce sodium intake. ... [And] Shift to healthier food and beverage choices."[6]
MyPlate is USDA's food icon and replaced MyPyramid and the Food Guide Pyramid as the Government's primary food group symbol.
Former executive directors have been:[7]
# | Executive Directors | Education | Term of Office | President(s) served under |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Eileen Kennedy
|
D.Sc. | 1994–1997 | Bill Clinton |
2 | Rajen Anand | D.V.M., Ph.D. | 1997–2001 | |
3 | Eric Hentges | Ph.D. | 2003–2007 | George W. Bush |
4 | Brian Wansink | Ph.D. | 2008–2009 | |
5 | Robert C. Post | Ph.D., MEd., MSc. [1] | January 2009–July 2009 (Acting Executive Director) | Barack Obama |
6 | Rajen Anand | D.V.M., Ph.D. | November 2009–June 2013 | |
7 | Robert C. Post | Ph.D., MEd., MSc. [2] | July–October 2013[8] | |
8 | Jackie Haven | MS, RD | October 2013–July 2014[9] | |
9 | Angie Tagtow | MS, RD, LD | July 2014–February 2017[10] |
See also
- Food preferences in older adults and seniors
- Healthy diet
- History of USDA nutrition guides
References
- ^ "Purpose - Dietary Guidelines - health.gov". health.gov. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- PMID 24475543.
- ^ "Conflict of Interest in USDA Nutrition Guidelines, Doctors Say". International Business Times. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ Heid, Markham (2016-01-08). "Experts Say Lobbying Skewed the U.S. Dietary Guidelines". Time. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- ^ U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Press Release, Jan. 7, 2016. Release No. 0005.16. https://www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/dietary_guidelines_for_americans/USDAPressRelease.pdf
- ^ 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Executive Summary. https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/executive-summary/
- ^ "Former Executive Directors". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
- ^ (RCPost, Personal Information. http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/ Archived 2019-04-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "CNPP Deputy Director". origin.www.cnpp.usda.gov. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
- ^ "AllGov - Officials". www.allgov.com. Retrieved 2018-06-29.