Opportunity for Distributors: Putting the New Dietary Guidelines oOn the Foodservice Menu

A tectonic shift occurred in the food and nutrition world in mid-January, when the federal government released the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Most notably, the new guidelines recommend that Americans now eat more fruits and vegetables, combined, than any other food group - about half your plate - for weight control and better health. They also encourage us to exercise more, and eat fewer grains-but more whole grains and choose low-fat dairy foods, among other things.

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There are plenty of opportunities to add produce to the menu - and grow distributor sales in the process.