New dietary guidelines have been released by USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marking what the agencies call a significant reset of federal nutrition policy.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins say the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: “Eat Real Food.”
They add that these revised guidelines emphasize simple, flexible guidance rooted in modern nutritional science, including prioritizing protein at every meal. They also recommend Americans consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars, eat vegetables and fruits throughout the day, focusing on whole forms, and incorporate healthy fats from whole foods like meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados.
They also recommend focusing on whole grains, sharply reducing refined carbohydrates, and limiting highly-processed foods.
“These Guidelines return us to the basics,” said Kennedy. “American households must prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods – protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains – and dramatically reduce highly-processed foods.”
“This edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will reset federal nutrition policy, putting our families and children first as we move towards a healthier nation,” said Rollins. “At long last, we are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers, and companies that grow and produce real food. Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of the solution, and that means more protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains on American dinner tables.”
CLICK HERE to read the new federal dietary guidelines.
Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NAFB News Service
