A sweeping update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans urges families to eat whole foods, cut ultra processed products, and use nutrition as the first line of defense against chronic disease.
By Angela Redding | Hollywood Beat magazine | January 7, 2026 | Source: USDA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Secretary Kennedy, and the Department of Agriculture, Secretary Rollins, announced the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025 to 2030, marking a significant update in federal nutrition guidance with a focus on consuming real food.
A Health Crisis Driving the Change
America faces a growing health emergency tied to diet and lifestyle.
• Nearly 90 percent of health care spending goes toward chronic disease
• More than 70 percent of adults are overweight or obese
• Almost one in three adolescents has prediabetes
• Diet-related illness now prevents many young adults from qualifying for military service
The new Guidelines respond to these trends with a focus on prevention, strength, and long-term health.
Returning to the Basics of Nutrition-reduce highly processed foods
“These Guidelines return us to the basics,” said Secretary 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 is how we Make America Healthy Again.”
Secretary Rollins emphasized the broader impact on families and food producers.
Rollins stated that under President Trump’s leadership, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans will prioritize families and children while supporting American agriculture by increasing the availability of nutritious foods like protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains.
Food as the Foundation of Health
The New Pyramid
The 2025 to 2030 Guidelines place food, not medication, at the center of health. The update restores the food pyramid as a practical education tool and reinforces scientific accountability across federal health guidance.
The approach favors clarity over complexity and flexibility over rigid rules.
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Core Nutrition Principles for Everyday Life
The Guidelines encourage simple habits you can follow daily.
• Prioritize protein at every meal
• Choose full-fat dairy with no added sugars
• Eat vegetables and fruits throughout the day, focusing on whole forms
• Include healthy fats from meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, olives, and avocados
• Choose whole grains and sharply reduce refined carbohydrates
• Limit highly processed foods, added sugars, and artificial additives
• Eat amounts aligned with age, sex, body size, and activity level
• Drink water and unsweetened beverages
• Limit alcohol intake to support overall health
Guidance for Every Life Stage
The Guidelines include targeted recommendations for infants and children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, older adults, people managing chronic disease, and those following vegetarian or vegan diets. The goal is nutritional adequacy and flexibility across every stage of life.
Additional Information
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Read the Fact Sheet titled Trump Administration Resets U.S. Nutrition Policy, Puts Real Food Back at the Center of Health. PDF, 132 KB.
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