U.S. Issues New Dietary Guidelines Emphasizing Whole Foods
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Washington — The Trump administration on Wednesday released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, urging reduced consumption of ultraprocessed foods and added sugars while promoting protein and healthy fats. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and officials presented a reversed food-pyramid graphic elevating meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables above grains. Officials said the guidance will inform federal nutrition programs and will be promoted via a roadshow next week. Nutrition experts expressed mixed reactions, noting some praise for cutting sugar but concern about emphasis on red meat. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Jan 7: Administration released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- White House briefing presented the guidelines with RFK Jr., Brooke Rollins, and other officials.
- Officials unveiled a reversed food-pyramid graphic emphasizing meat, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.
- HHS held a follow-up event and announced a Dietary Guidelines Roadshow to promote the guidance.
- Media and nutrition experts published mixed responses, praising sugar reduction and questioning red meat emphasis.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 3
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 2
- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 33%, Right 50%
Meat and dairy producers, whole-food suppliers, and agribusinesses stand to benefit from increased federal promotion and alignment of nutrition programs with protein- and animal-product-forward guidelines.
Public-health advocates and some nutrition researchers who favor plant-forward diets, plus consumers relying on federal food programs, may face reduced emphasis on whole grains and plant-based guidance.
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