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U.S. Flips Food Pyramid in 2025–2030 Guidelines, Prioritizing Protein and Cutting Added Sugar

The reset now frames school and federal meal standards, drawing expert scrutiny over meat emphasis, protein targets and saturated fat.

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Meat department worker Armando Andrade restocks a shelf at a Save-A-Lot store on West 63rd Street in the West Lawn neighborhood on April 9, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • HHS and USDA released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030, replacing MyPlate with an inverted pyramid that centers protein, vegetables and healthy fats over grains and urges limiting ultra‑processed foods.
  • The guidance urges 1.2–1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily and says no amount of added sugar is healthy, recommending about 10 grams per meal if consumed.
  • Officials maintain the cap on saturated fat at 10% of calories while promoting full‑fat dairy and cooking fats such as olive oil, butter or beef tallow.
  • The document removes prior numeric alcohol limits and now advises consuming less alcohol without specifying a daily maximum.
  • USDA says program changes will align over time with the new guidance, shares of several packaged‑food makers fell after the release, and critics questioned expert ties to meat and dairy and the elevated role for red meat.