Lexology January 12, 2026
- On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Agriculture released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, concluding a process that began roughly three years earlier with the first public meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. In December 2024, HHS and USDA announced the availability of the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in the Federal Register and solicited public comments.
- The Administration eventually put aside the Scientific Report of the Advisory Committee and published a streamlined, 10-page “real food” guide accompanied by appendices. The report introduces an “inverted pyramid” that prioritizes protein, full-fat dairy, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats, while whole grains sit at the bottom.
- A document titled...







