US EditionLocal Dietitian Says New Dietary Guidelines Make Sense
The guidelines prioritize animal protein and full-fat dairy despite expert criticism and affect over $40 billion in federal food program spending, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Trump administration released the latest Dietary Guidelines unveiling an inverted food pyramid that elevates red meat and full-fat dairy alongside fruits and vegetables.
- After stating it would rewrite the guidance, officials missed several self-imposed deadlines and the legal five-year update cycle while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said last year the administration would disregard the advisory panel's research-based suggestions.
- Health experts warn that emphasizing meat and full-fat dairy risks exceeding the 2025 DGA saturated-fat 10% limit, with Tobias noting `That same glass of milk would have all of the protein and nutrients, but more saturated fat and more calories.`
- Federal nutrition programs face changes as school lunch programs, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program , and hospitals must follow guidelines influencing over $40 billion in annual federal spending.
- Critics highlight that the inverted food pyramid graphic omits serving sizes and contradicts the text by placing whole grains at the bottom despite a 2-4 servings recommendation and collapsing six categories into three.
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