Position statements from the ADA, AHA, ACSM, and Canadian Dieticians

Added discussion of Japanese and Chinese diets

Updated information on Eating Well and Canada’s Food Guide

Revised discussion of health claims and research

New discussion of cardiovascular disease and how to reduce risk

Updated discussion on the nutritional aspects of a vegetarian diet

Revised discussion of energy and weight management including additional information on gastrointestinal sensations and neurological and hormonal factors

Expanded discussion of caffeine’s role in sports nutrition

Expanded discussion of preventing eating disorders and how fashion and weight guidelines for models affect society

Updated statistics on malnutrition and hunger in childhood, including food-insecure households and food banks

Revised discussion of overweight and obesity in childhood

New figures depicting MyPyramid for kids and older adults