I was excited to get an invitation from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion to attend the launching of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines. The event is on Monday, January 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. I will be watching via webcast and blogging and tweeting as they review these guidelines.
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services will be announcing the new 2010 Guidelines. At first, I thought it was a typo but after researching it, I realized that it is the updated guidelines. The initial report came out in mid-June and there was committee review along with six meetings for public comment.
Updates to the guidelines are every five years. The last time they were updated was 2005 where there were several breakthroughs. 2005’s focus was based on methodology including evidence-based research and the message was healthy weight and exercise. I remember being confused at the new pyramid and was concerned that most people would have a difficult time understanding them. But there were many tools that people could use to work at maintaining their goal weight with a strong focus on leafy green vegetables. Also, there were calculators and guides on exercise for every age. The focus was nutrition with a message, feel better today, stay healthy for tomorrow. I like it. The 2005 guidelines can be found at
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