The New U.S. Dietary Guidelines are out.  Many of the recommendations remain the same from 2010 but a few guidelines have changed.  Americans are now being encouraged to limit their added sugars to 10% of their total calories per day.  This recommendation comes from increasing evidence that links a person’s risk for Type-2 Diabetes and heart disease to a high intake of added sugar.  The guidelines also encourage everyone to support healthy eating patterns for friends and family members.

To find out more about the guidelines and their specific recommendations check out the Executive Summary here:  http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/executive-summary/