What is the FDA Recommended Fat Intake? Decoding Daily Values and Federal Guidance
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While it is a common misconception that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides broad dietary advice, it is actually the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that issue the official *Dietary Guidelines for Americans*. The FDA's role related to fat intake is specifically focused on setting and regulating the Daily Values (DV) found on the Nutrition Facts label of packaged foods.
