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The report provides a foundation for government, food industry, and nutrition professionals to develop programs and policies.
This indicates that practitioners should engage with policymakers and industry to implement dietary guidelines.
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From this foundation, all levels of government, the food industry and the nutrition profession should be able to develop programs and policies that put dietary recommendations into common practice.
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The claim is based on the authoritative nature of the Surgeon General's Report.
Source
The Surgeon General's report on nutrition and health.
Marion Nestle · PubMed · 1989
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