Overview
- The 2025–2030 guidelines replace MyPlate with an inverted pyramid that foregrounds protein, dairy and healthy fats while de-emphasizing whole grains.
- Protein intake is raised to about 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight daily, up from the prior 0.8 g/kg recommendation.
- Full-fat dairy is endorsed and options like butter or beef tallow are listed for cooking, yet the cap on saturated fat remains unchanged at less than 10% of daily calories.
- The guidance urges avoiding highly processed foods and added sugars, sets a practical limit of about 10 grams of added sugar per meal, keeps sodium limits, and drops specific daily alcohol caps in favor of drinking less.
- The AMA praised the focus on ultra-processed foods and sugar, while heart-health groups and nutrition experts questioned the stance on saturated fats and the departure from the 2024 advisory committee’s recommendations.