ASTA Oral Comments on Promoting Spices in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030
ASTA presented oral comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on September 12, 2023, regarding the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The comments highlight the role that spices play in promoting healthful eating patterns.
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