The latest edition of The Dietary Guidelines for Americans will be out later this year. The guidelines encourage individuals to eat a healthful diet—one that focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health, and prevent chronic disease. The most unexpected news released so far is probably the about-face stance on cholesterol. Another biggie, sugar is the new fat! 

Nutrition For Dummies, 6th Edition, will include 25% new and updated content, including what readers need to know about the new 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans report and its suggestions for living a nutritionally-sound life. Readers will learn how to make wise food choices based on the new nutritional guidelines, and get updated RDAs on vitamins and nutritional supplements. New and updated information includes: