Dietary guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) are what the public look to when making nutritional choices. In 2003, growing research was finding that Americans could significantly reduce their risk of heart disease by eliminating trans fat and increasing their consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Below is the News Release and corresponding letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and Agriculture urging them to make necessary changes to the Dietary Guidelines to help reduce heart disease risk in the United States.