AJMC January 14, 2026
Key Takeaways
- The 2025-2030 guidelines recommend limiting highly processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined carbohydrates, marking a significant shift in federal nutrition advice.
- Emphasis is placed on whole foods, fiber-rich grains, and healthy fats, with whole-fat dairy now considered acceptable, reflecting new evidence on cardiometabolic health.
- Protein intake recommendations have increased, raising concerns about potential impacts on meat consumption and diabetes risk without sustained physical activity.
- Effective implementation and public communication of the new guidelines are critical for achieving their intended public health benefits.
The latest dietary guidelines emphasize reducing processed foods, promoting whole foods, and increasing protein intake, aiming to improve public health.
On January 7, 2026, HHS and the US Department of Agriculture released the 2025-2030...
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