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The science behind the new dietary guidelines report
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WEBCAST: Scientific Report of the 2015 DGAC
The on-demand webcast can be viewed here. On Wednesday February 25, The Harvard/T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosted a symposium on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC): Evidence Basis and Key Recommendations. The event was moderated by Dr. Howard Koh, with Dr. J. Michael McGinnis as the Keynote Speaker. Presenters included Dr. […] Continue reading
Panel defends American diet recommendations
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Ask the Expert with Dr. Walter Willett: Cholesterol
Since 1980, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have been advising Americans on what to eat for optimal health. Published every 5 years, the Dietary Guidelines are a reflection of the most up-to-date research. In December 2014 the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) released a […] Continue reading
The entire egg
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Ask the Expert: Coffee and health
The Expert: Dr. Rob van Dam The Summary Drinking up to six cups a day of coffee is not associated with increased risk of death from any cause, or death from cancer or cardiovascular disease. Some people may still want to consider avoiding coffee or switching to decaf, especially women who are pregnant, or people […] Continue reading
5 ways to eat yourself healthier
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Understanding the new science of cholesterol
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Looking for that fruit or vegetable that might prevent cancer?
Coverage from The Washington Post, featuring Walter Willett Continue reading