January 12, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recently released their Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025.
Jamie Stang, who was a member of the advisory committee that informed the new guidelines, is available to speak about updated recommendations for infants and early childhood along with recommended dietary patterns.
Jamie Stang, Ph.D.
On recommendations for infants and young children
“Nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life is critical for supporting optimal cognitive and physical development and for establishing food preferences and healthy eating patterns for the rest of a child s life. New dietary patterns for children 12-24 months of age are available to guide health professionals and caregivers to make sure every bite counts.