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New Food Guidelines

Linda talks with NPR's Joe Palca about new dietary guidelines released today by the federal government. For the first time, the guidelines, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, say that a completely vegetarian diet and moderate drinking can be healthful.

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