Overview
- Adults are advised to consume 1.2–1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily, up from about 0.8 grams.
- The guidance says no amount of added sugars or non‑nutritive sweeteners is recommended, with a limit of 10 grams of added sugar per meal if consumed.
- Full‑fat dairy and cooking fats like butter or beef tallow are permitted, while the cap on saturated fat remains at 10% of daily calories.
- MyPlate is replaced by an inverted food pyramid that elevates protein, dairy, and healthy fats, and the guidelines urge avoiding highly processed foods as agencies work on a federal definition of ultra‑processed.
- Officials say the update will guide school meals, nutrition assistance and medical advice; the AMA praised the focus on processed foods and sugar, while experts raised concerns about the shortened document and the advisory process.