Overview
- The government released updated national dietary guidelines that raise recommended protein intake to 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, up from about 0.8 g/kg.
- The guidance calls for minimizing added sugars and advises that children up to age ten avoid sweeteners and sugary drinks entirely.
- A revamped food pyramid elevates red meat, full‑fat dairy and so‑called healthy fats to the same tier as fruits and vegetables, with refined carbohydrates de‑emphasized.
- The recommendations urge cooking from fresh ingredients and cutting ultra‑processed foods, reflecting evidence reviews underpinning the 2025–2030 update.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. framed the rollout as a response to a national health emergency, drawing mixed expert reactions that praise sugar limits but criticize the stronger emphasis on animal protein.