Share this article Share this article CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for developing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which can be customized to accommodate people of all ages and cultures and their food preferences to improve health and prevent chronic disease. "The importance of sound nutrition has been in the spotlight this past year given the impact of many diet-related chronic diseases contributing to poor outcomes for COVID-19 patients," said registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy President Linda T. Farr. "Looking forward, the