What is the Suggested Dietary Target? Understanding Your Goals for Chronic Disease Prevention
                                
                                
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                                Globally, unhealthy diets are a leading risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. A Suggested Dietary Target (SDT) provides a benchmark to move beyond basic nutritional adequacy toward intake levels that actively help prevent chronic disease.