What is the purpose of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020?
                                
                                
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                                Updated every five years, the *Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020* served as the federal government's primary source for evidence-based nutritional recommendations. Its core purpose was to guide policymakers, health professionals, and the public toward making healthier diet-related choices that promote health and prevent chronic disease.