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USDA and HHS are seeking written comments from the public on the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s work. The Advisory Committee met on July 10 and 11 for their second of five public meetings. During this meeting, committee members presented and discussed the protocols — or plans — for how they will use one of three rigorous, scientific approaches to review the evidence for 40 of the scientific questions on nutrition and health...

HHS is seeking written comments from the public on the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) draft report. You can review and comment on the draft Strategy during the public comment period through 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, July 22, 2019. It’s a short window. Don’t miss your chance! The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health is developing the NYSS to “expand children’s participation in youth sports, encourage regular physical activity, including active play, and promote good nutrition for all Americans,” as directed by Presidential Executive Order 13824...