The Food and Nutrition Board's (FNB's) Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) Standing Committee established the Panel on Macronutrients to review and evaluate the scientific literature and interpret the ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. This report is one of a series designed to provide guidance on the interpretation and ...

A study shows existing dietary recommendations fail to meet flavanol intake levels linked to cardiovascular benefits, ...

A new study suggests that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. Researchers found that a low carbohydrate intake in men and a high carbohydrate intake in ...

The Western dietary pattern includes high intakes of saturated fats and refined carbohydrates and low intakes of plant-based foods. Evidence links this with various chronic diseases. The Western diet, ...