Items Tagged with 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans'

In this joint opinion piece, Marshall Matz and Alan J Stone highlight Sen. Bobby Kennedy’s legacy when it comes to food policy and say that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. should keep that legacy in mind. 

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is recommending a reorganization of dietary patterns into a single, flexible diet that emphasizes plant-based proteins. 

President-elect Donald Trump is setting up a cabinet of unusually diverse views and backgrounds that together could have a far-reaching impact on the food and agriculture sectors. Farm groups will be counting on his pick to lead USDA, Brooke Rollins, to be an advocate for ag within an administration. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum could be a key ally on energy policy.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has caused some concern among the food, nutrition and agriculture industry who are uncertain how MAHA could exactly influence a Trump White House, and impact outstanding regulations on Dietary Guidelines and a healthy food definition.

Experts responsible for examining scientific evidence and drafting recommendations to the agencies for the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans said that there is not sufficient data to draw conclusions about ultra-processed foods and health outcomes. 

Some food industry groups who are closely watching meetings of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee are fiercely advocating for their products as the DGAC works to complete its scientific report, which will be used to develop the actual guidelines.

Fruits and vegetables are still inexpensive enough that Americans can eat an adequate amount for a few dollars a day, according to USDA economists.