Dream Dinners franchise reviews some of the DGAC's new dietary suggestions to help Dream Dinners franchisees be in the know and spread the word.

1. Dream Dinners Franchise Reviews the DGAC’s
New Dietary Recommendations

2. Dream Dinners Franchise Reviews the DGAC’s
New Dietary Recommendations
The health of our nation continues to be at risk. Nearly two thirds of adults and one third of
children are considered overweight or obese - a trend that has been increasing for two decades,
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the American obesity rate
continues climb, it should continue to be a concern for our nation. With the escalation of
childhood obesity, it is important to be aware of the ever changing dietary guidelines.
Every five years after the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) examines new scientific
and medical data and compiles a scientific report revising any guidelines or recommendations.
This past February, the committee released its most recent report with updates to its nutritional
recommendations. Why is this important? As parents become more educated on the science
behind the nutritional guidelines, they become better equipped to provide their children quality,
healthy meals.
Dream Dinners wants to help your Dream Dinners franchise spread the word regarding the
DGAC’s latest report to you wonderful guests.

3. Compared to past reports, 2015’s report closely mirrored past reports and
recommendations with small adjustments. On the next few slides, Dream
Dinners franchise reviews some of the suggestions in greater detail within the
following areas:
• Red meat Consumption
• Saturated Fat
• Added Sugars
• Fruits and vegetables
• Cholesterol
Highlights from the DGAC’s Report

4. The committee suggested for individuals to cut
down on their red meat intake. "We're not
talking about excluding red meat completely,
but we are recommending reducing red meat
intake," saidFrank Hu, a professor at Harvard’s
School of Public Health and DGAC committee
member. Eating less red meat not only can
benefit your health by lowering your risk for
type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but it can
also benefit our environment by creating a
more sustainable environment. If you’re
looking to cut back on red meat, try swapping
it for healthier items like fish or chicken or
other protein-rich foods, like beans and tofu.
Red meat

5. The committee also recommends limiting the intake of saturated fats. High
consumption of foods with saturated fats has been associated with an
increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and higher levels of LDL
cholesterol ( unhealthy cholesterol.) According to The Dietary Guidelines
for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, a healthy amount of saturated
fat intake should be about 10 percent of your daily caloric intake – about
200 calories for the average person. Fatty cuts of meat, butter, cheese and
other high-fat dairy products tend to have high levels of saturated fats, so
consider replacing these high-fat foods with healthier items like whole
grains, nuts, fish, vegetables or low-fat dairy products.
Saturated Fat

6. The report recommends limiting the amount of added sugar you consume.
Foods with added sugars are those that don’t naturally contain sugar and
instead add it in. Added sugars are most commonly found in processed
foods like sodas and packaged items. High sugar diets are associated with
an increased risk of heart disease, liver problems and type 2 diabetes. To
decrease your risk, limit you daily consumption of processed foods.
According to The Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, roughly 10 percent of and individuals daily caloric intake should
come from sugar consumption.
Added Sugars

7. The DGAC recommends eating lots of fruits
and veggies as the benefits to our health are
profound. With increased levels of natural
vitamins, potassium, fiber and folate, eating
the recommended amounts of fruits and
vegetables has been linked to a decreased risk
for developing heart disease, certain types of
cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood
pressure. The amount of vegetables and fruits
that an individual should consume depends on
many factors like age and gender. For more
specific portion sizes please visit the USDA’s
“choose my plate.”
Fruits and Vegetables

8. Naturally found in our bodies, cholesterol, in high amounts has been linked
to cardiovascular disease and other ailments. But contrary to popular belief,
this year’s DGAC’s report stated that “cholesterol is not considered a nutrient
of concern for overconsumption.” Researchers cited NPR by concluded,
“there's really not strong evidence to support the idea that eating a lot of
cholesterol in foods leads directly to higher amounts of bad artery-clogging
cholesterol in our bloodstreams.” As a result, the committee asked for a
repeal of the current recommendation for Americans to limit their daily
intake of cholesterol to 300 milligrams.
These five areas of interest the report focused on should be top of mind
knowledge for moms and dads looking to feed their families hearty, yet
healthy meals.
Cholesterol

9. From here on, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services together will discuss and decide if the findings
and recommendations from this report will be included in the 8th edition
of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which will be released this fall. In
many cases, politics get in the way and the DGAC’s recommended
guidelines are not always included in the amended dietary guidelines.
Regardless of implementation by the government it is important for
parents to be aware of the committee’s findings and recommendations.
Where Do We Go from Here?

10. Are you concerned about the health of our nation’s children and the
nutrition of your community? If so, consider becoming a Dream Dinners
franchisee. The Dream Dinners franchise was founded with the mission in
mind to help bring families together around the dinner table. All Dream
Dinners franchisees aim to help busy mothers and fathers by providing a
place and the tools to pre-assemble their family’s meals each month.
Studies show that children who eat regular, in-home meals with their
families have better eating habits and higher nutritional intake then those
who do not among many other profound benefits.
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