US EditionNew dietary guidelines prioritize protein intake
- The Trump administration rolled out new dietary guidelines earlier this month, reviving an upside-down food pyramid emphasizing animal proteins, fats, and full-fat dairy.
- By shortening the report to nine pages, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prioritized food-processing and added sugars, convening its own committee instead of following the advisory draft process.
- The guidelines raise protein targets to 1.2–1.6 g per kilo, a 50% to 100% increase, and recommend three daily servings of dairy including full-fat options, while retaining a sodium cap of 2,300 milligrams.
- Jeanne Reilly, director of school nutrition at Windham Raymond School District, said the guidance aligns with scratch-cooking goals but estimated needing another dollar per meal, now about $4.60, requiring funding, staff, and equipment.
- Evidence indicates modest reductions in processed foods and sugary drinks yield measurable risk declines, while experts note protein is emphasized 17 times but fiber only twice, with just 5% of men and 9% of women meeting fiber intake, raising concerns, experts said.
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Americans Don't Need 'Dramatically' More Protein, Despite Officials’ Claims
In unveiling new dietary guidelines, federal health officials have claimed they are correcting past guidance that created a “generation of kids low in protein” and that Americans should get “dramatically” more of the nutrient. While some individuals may benefit from more protein, Americans are not generally protein-deficient. In fact, many Americans, including a majority of children, already meet or come near to meeting the lower end of the hig…
Lewiston Sun Journal
Maine nutrition experts are mixed about new federal dietary guidelines
They support the Department of Health and Human Services' attention to whole, unprocessed food, but many question the advice on protein and saturated fats.
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as school lunches.
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