The U.S. federal government has released the newest edition of dietary guidelines.<br />According to Gizmodo, there are some surprising omissions.<br />The official guidelines continue to promote the value of a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.<br />They do not however recommend that American men substantially cut down on alcohol consumption.<br />The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every five years.<br />Officials hoped to see a recommendation that men limit their drinks to one a day on days they drink.<br />The current guidelines stress a cap of 2 drinks a day on days that include drinking.
