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Trump 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.

  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new dietary guidelines promoting whole foods and healthy proteins while limiting processed foods and added sugars.
  • A new food pyramid, unveiled by Kennedy, places red meat and cheese at the top, prioritizing their consumption over highly processed foods, which has sparked criticism from nutrition experts.
  • Kennedy emphasized reducing highly processed foods as part of the guidelines, stating they are harmful and a major contributor to obesity in Americans.
  • Notable experts, including Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, support the recommendations to lower processed food intake and promote whole foods, crucial for enhancing public health.
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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.”

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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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Folha de S.Paulo broke the news in São Paulo, Brazil on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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