We Asked 5 Dietitians What the New Food Pyramid Gets Right — and Where It Misses the Mark
The guidelines increase recommended protein intake to 1.2-1.6 grams per kilogram and emphasize whole foods, but critics highlight industry influence and conflicting visual messaging.
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The climate contradictions in MAHA’s new food pyramid
This month, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled updated national dietary guidelines in a surprising new visual: an inverted food pyramid, with the widest section teetering at the top. At the very bottom, a tiny amount of whole grains are represented. The rest of the new food pyramid is split in two, with protein, dairy, and “healthy fats” dominating the left side, and vegetables and fruits tak…
Through an official publication, Donald Trump’s government reported a change in the food pyramid and food guides recommended by the U.S. authorities. To analyze its objective and how the food guide is ordered in our country, nutritionist Candela Lepera spoke with LN+ and said that “it is important to cultivate the social in our food decisions.” Candela Lepera, nutritionist“The goal is to improve food quality and seek better health.
We Asked 5 Dietitians What the New Food Pyramid Gets Right — and Where It Misses the Mark
Registered dietitians break down the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans: how it compares to the last version, and why the upside-down food pyramid may send mixed messages about what to eat.Alla Tsyganova / Getty ImagesA few weeks ago, the Trump administration released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as an upside-down food pyramid meant to visually represent the new recommendations. Many of the core nutrition principles …
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