The great flip: Decoding America’s new food pyramid and its enduring fat dilemma
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans feature a new, inverted food pyramid that prioritizes protein and vegetables.
Despite the visual overhaul, the guidelines maintain a controversial 10% daily calorie cap on saturated fat.
Experts note a tension between new advice to eat full-fat dairy/animal protein and the longstanding saturated fat limit.
The guidelines shift from a plant-forward emphasis to promoting animal-derived proteins and whole, unprocessed foods.
The recommendations will influence national nutrition policy, including school meals and public health programs, for the next five years.
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