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Study Questions How Dietary Guidelines Are Determined

A British study has raised questions about how well the guidelines that govern food labeling, suggesting the information used to set the guidelines may be biased and based on incomplete data.

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A British study has raised questions about how well the guidelines that govern food labeling, suggesting the information used to set the guidelines may be biased and based on incomplete data. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines, which have a strong influence on food consumption, are updated every five years. The latest update is expected this fall. (CNN)

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