Guidance on energy and macronutrients across the lifespan

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In the long history of recommendations for nutritional intake, current research is trending toward the concept of "food as medicine"—a philosophy in which food and nutrition are positioned within interventions to support health and wellness. In the paper "Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients Across the Lifespan," Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Steven Heymsfield shares the latest clarity and recommendations in the rich and storied history of energy and macronutrient intake.

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