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Which set of guidelines would an RDN most likely use in creating specific dietary recommendations?
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Which set of guidelines is legally mandated to be updated every 5 years?
A
The DGAs
B
The DRIs
C
Daily Values
D
Food Labels
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Understand the acronyms provided in the problem: DGAs stands for Dietary Guidelines for Americans, DRIs stands for Dietary Reference Intakes, Daily Values are nutrient reference values used on food labels, and Food Labels refer to the information provided on packaged foods.
Recall that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are a set of recommendations designed to promote health and prevent chronic diseases, and they are updated periodically to reflect the latest scientific evidence.
Identify the legal mandate: The DGAs are required by law to be updated every 5 years, as they serve as the foundation for federal nutrition policies and programs in the United States.
Differentiate the other options: DRIs are not updated on a fixed schedule but are revised as new research becomes available. Daily Values and Food Labels are updated occasionally but not on a legally mandated 5-year schedule.
Conclude that the correct answer is the DGAs, as they are the only set of guidelines in the list that are legally required to be updated every 5 years.
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