Access dietary guidance and tools
Discover how USDA has supported healthy eating for over 100 years. Find the most up-to-date resources including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), MyPlate, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), and the DRI Calculator. Explore past guidance through the Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection and earlier editions of the DGAs.
Featured Resources
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Learn about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 and their recommendations for a healthy eating pattern.
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Discover the nutrient needs of healthy populations and how they are developed using the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) reports from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine.
MyPlate
Browse MyPlate's nutrition education materials and tools, including the MyPlate Plan and Start Simple with MyPlate app.
Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) Calculator for Healthcare Professionals
Calculate daily nutrient recommendations for calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals based on the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) established by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Historical Dietary Guidance Digital Collection
Explore the history of dietary guidance and nutrition education from the 19th century to today.
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Previous Dietary Guidelines
USDA and HHS released the first edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in 1980. Since then, a new edition has been published every 5 years, featuring recommendations developed based on the latest body of nutrition science.
Check out Previous Dietary Guidelines to see how they helped shape federal policies and programs related to food, nutrition, and health.