(NAFB.com) – The Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, marking what the agencies call a significant reset of federal nutrition policy. They said the new Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: eat real food. The 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 HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. “American households must prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods – protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains – and dramatically reduce highly-processed foods.”
