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Good nutrition is vital to good health and is essential for the healthy growth and development of children and adolescents [1]. A poor diet and lack of exercise can lead to excessive weight or obesity, which have been associated with various diseases and ailments (Tables 13.1 and 13.2). About one-third of US adults and approximately 17% of children and adolescents aged 2–19 years are obese according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [2]. Adequate physical activity and a high-quality diet that does not provide excess calories will together enhance the health of most individuals [1].
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Abbreviations
- DGA:
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- DHHS:
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US Department of Health and Human Services
- RDA:
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Recommended Dietary Allowances
- USDA:
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Totapally, B.R., Raszynski, A. (2013). Dietary Guidelines for Americans: A Brief History. In: Preedy, V., Hunter, LA., Patel, V. (eds) Diet Quality. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7315-2_13
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