US EditionTrump Administration Advises More Protein, Less Sugar in New Dietary Guidelines
The 10-page guidelines prioritize protein intake of 1.2-1.6 g/kg, whole foods, and reduced added sugars to influence federal nutrition programs nationwide.
- The Trump Administration released new dietary guidelines on January 7, 2026, encouraging Americans to eat more protein and full-fat dairy while reducing ultra-processed foods and added sugars, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The updated guidelines mark a significant shift from previous recommendations, promoting whole foods like red meat and butter that were previously discouraged, aiming to combat rising chronic disease rates linked to ultra-processed food consumption.
- Eighteen states have applied for waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to restrict purchases of sugary drinks and junk food, encouraging healthier food choices among recipients, as shared by Secretary Kennedy.
- The new guidelines emphasize avoiding ultra-processed foods and limiting added sugars, a step welcomed by nutrition advocates, as noted in the White House press release.
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The US has literally turned its food pyramid around. The new diet guides published this week by the Departments of Health and Agriculture recommend fewer sugars, greater consumption of animal protein, such as – to the surprise of many – red meat, or the suggestion of “no drinking alcohol at breakfast.”
RFK Jr. releases inverted food pyramid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, essentially flipping the old food pyramid upside down and prioritizing meat and dairy products to lead a healthy lifestyle. KIRO fill-in hosts, Mike Lewis and Greg Tomlin, welcomed the idea of an updated dietary guideline on “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio, with Lewis noting that he completely agrees with RFK Jr.’s stanc…
Experts speak out on RFK Jr.'s new iteration of US food pyramid and dietary guidelines: 'This messaging is confusing'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just inverted the long-standing USDA food pyramid. According to Britannica, the food pyramid concept began in the 1970s in Sweden, before the USDA adopted a version of it in 1992. While that iteration was perhaps the most recognizable, it was revamped in 2011, reducing its emphasis on carbohydrates and upping the emphasis on produce and prote…
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently unveiled a new version of the U.S. food pyramid, taking a swipe at “traditional” dietary guidelines. He called the change “the most significant resurgence of federal food policy in history.” “As secretary of Health and Human Services, my message is clear: Eat real food,” Kennedy said. In the old pyramid, the base of the diet was grains — bread, rice and pasta — while fats an…
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