Revealed: In What Year Were the First Dietary Recommendations in the US Published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)?
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The first dietary recommendations in the US were published in 1894, marking a pivotal year for American public health. Produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), these early nutritional guides were developed by chemist W.O. Atwater to help Americans, primarily men, make more informed food choices based on available scientific knowledge at the time.
