Every five years, the United States Drug Administration (USDA) collaborates with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 1992, these ...

The USDA has simplified nutrition guidelines with its "MyPlate" campaign. MyPlate replaces the older Food Pyramid. Considering that salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food ...

The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, fresh produce, whole grains and lean proteins, is widely praised for its ...