By law, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans are reviewed and updated every 5 years to keep our health moving forward. They are addressing a nation where most of us are undernourished when it comes to several key nutrients.

Meanwhile, most of us are overweight or obese. The childhood obesity epidemic has taken center stage, putting pediatricians and family practitioners on the frontlines of one of our nation’s most pressing health concerns.

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