2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Older Adults) PDF

Slide Deck Overview This presentation on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 is intended for use and adaptation by nutrition and health professionals to communicate about the Dietary Guidelines. This life stage presentation contains slides specific to the life stage downloaded and is des...

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