CNBC January 7, 2026
Key Points
– Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced new nutrition guidelines.
– The most significant changes under the updated guidelines include prioritizing protein over carbohydrates and calling out processed foods like white bread, chips and candy.
– The dietary guidelines inform what is served in school lunches and included in federal nutrition programs.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Wednesday shared new U.S. nutrition guidelines, advising Americans to eat more “real food” and reduce their intake of highly processed foods and added sugars.
The government’s new food pyramid replaces the MyPlate diagram released under President Barack Obama, and emphasizes protein, full-fat...
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