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Americans need to lose weight but should veer away from the popular yet controversial high-protein diets,according to the American Heart Association’s new nutritional guidelines.The association says Americans in their battle against the bulge should not focus so much on proteins,such as meat and fish,but should get their nutrients and calories from all food groups,including vegetables and fruit.The group also suggests people should exercise to lose weight and eat less fat.

They new guidelines,which are based on an analysis of hundreds of recent scientific studies,serves as a model for dietary recommendations by other groups such as the American Dietetic Association.They were announced today in New York City by the Dallas,Texas-based organization.