title: The scientific basis of the "Goals": what can be done now?
abstract: Universal dietary goals for the general public cannot be formulated or implented. More appropriate would be guidelines to serve as preventive measures for specific groups, based on genetic endowment, age, sex, and condition. Nutrition education as a component in health education is essential.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D005523:Food Supply; D006285:Health Planning / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D012306:Risk; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats