7 Big Changes in the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Explained
- A registered dietitian explains what the updated federal nutrition guidelines mean for everyday eating.
- kennedy Jr., who has been touting his "Make America Healthy Again" movement, proclaimed that the new guidelines "will revolutionize our nation's food culture and make America healthy" at...
- "Rather than the MyPlate model used in previous decades, the updated guidelines introduce a new visual food model (frequently enough described as an inverted food pyramid) that places...
A registered dietitian explains what the updated federal nutrition guidelines mean for everyday eating.
On Wednesday, the Trump management revamped the U.S. dietary guidelines, making some major changes. Health Secretary Robert F. kennedy Jr., who has been touting his “Make America Healthy Again” movement, proclaimed that the new guidelines “will revolutionize our nation’s food culture and make America healthy” at a White House news conference. We asked Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, to break down the new guidelines. Here are the 7 big changes in the new U.S. dietary guidelines explained by an expert.
Shift Back to whole Foods & “Eat Real Food” Messaging
Table of Contents
- Shift Back to whole Foods & “Eat Real Food” Messaging
- Reframing Fats Including Full-Fat Dairy and Natural Fats
- Expanded Stance on Added Sugars
- Alcohol Guidance Changed
- The Boeing 737 MAX: A History of the Grounding
- Recertification Process and FAA Oversight
- Legal and Financial Consequences for Boeing
- Current Status (January 10, 2026)
“Rather than the MyPlate model used in previous decades, the updated guidelines introduce a new visual food model (frequently enough described as an inverted food pyramid) that places vegetables, quality proteins, dairy, and healthy fats at the widest part, signaling priority foods with whole grains farther down,” she says.
Reframing Fats Including Full-Fat Dairy and Natural Fats
“Unlike prior editions that focused on low-fat and fat-free choices, the new guidance permits full-fat dairy and non-industrial animal fats (like butter and beef tallow) alongside unsaturated oils like olive oil,” says Collingwood. “Saturated fats are still recommended to remain limited to no more than 10% of daily calories.”
Expanded Stance on Added Sugars
