Overview
- The new visual elevates protein, full‑fat dairy, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits, placing whole grains lower with daily targets including three vegetable servings, two fruit and three dairy.
- Recommended protein intake rises to roughly 1.2–1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, up from the previous 0.8 g/kg baseline.
- Added sugars face a per‑meal cap of about 10 grams, alongside strong guidance to avoid ultra‑processed foods.
- The document maintains a saturated‑fat limit of 10% of daily calories and a ~2,300 mg sodium guideline for most people, while alcohol advice shifts to a general “drink less” message without numeric daily caps.
- Federal agencies say school meals and other nutrition programs will be aligned with the guidance, as experts offer mixed reactions that include praise for the real‑food focus and concerns about emphasis on red meat, full‑fat dairy and the downplaying of plant‑based options.