The Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health: Summary and Recommendations

The Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health: Summary and Recommendations

Contributor(s):
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Nutrition Policy Board
Nestle, Marion (Editor)
United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General
Publication:
United States. Public Health Service. Office of the Surgeon General, 1988
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Nutrition Policy
Health Policy
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Feeding Behavior
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Official reports
Abstract:
From the Foreword: "This Report reviews the scientific evidence that relates dietary excesses and imbalances to chronic diseases. On the basis of the evidence, it recommends dietary changes that can improve the health prospects of many Americans. Of highest priority among these changes is to reduce intake of foods high in fats and to increase intake of foods high in complex carbohydrates and fiber." Blank pages are vi, xiv, 24, and 32.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
89 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584932X727 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
NNBCRT
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584932X727
Archival Collection:
Reports of the Surgeon General (Profiles in Science)