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3. Trump admin. releases new food pyramid
At a press conference Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveiled a new food pyramid designed to encourage Americans to “eat real food” and “prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods — protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and whole grains, and dramatically reduce highly processed foods.”
The food pyramid, which has been used to illustrate dietary guidelines to the American public for decades, has now been inverted. The revised food pyramid encourages Americans to make protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables a larger part of their diet, a departure from previous food pyramids that called on Americans to prioritize processed whole grains.
Kennedy characterized the new food pyramid as consistent with his efforts to “make America healthy again.” The website for the new food pyramid laments that “for decades we’ve been misled by guidance that prioritized highly-processed food, and are now facing rates of unprecedented chronic disease.”
“Every meal must prioritize high-quality, nutrient-dense protein from both animal and plant sources, paired with healthy fats from whole foods such as eggs, seafood, meats, full-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, olives and avocados,” the website states. Americans are encouraged to consume between 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight daily.
Americans are also urged to “prioritize fiber-rich whole grains and significantly reduce the consumption of highly processed, refined carbohydrates that displace real nourishment.” In addition to recommending four servings of whole grains daily, the new guidance encourages three servings of minimally processed vegetables and two servings of minimally processed fruits per day.
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
