WTAS: Kennedy, Rollins Unveil Historic Reset of U.S. Nutrition Policy, Put Real Food Back at Center of Health

On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, marking the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in decades. The new Guidelines deliver a clear, common-sense message to the American people: eat real food.

Headlines
Members of Congress
Governors
Medical Professionals
Advocates and Organizations
Influencers

Headlines:

• Fox News : Brooke Rollins, Robert Kennedy Jr.: New dietary plan recommends real food for all Americans
• USA Today: RFK Jr. announces new dietary guidelines for Americans
• The New York Times: Kennedy Flips Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Whole Milk
• Fox News< /a>: Trump admin's new nutrition guidelines target ultra-processed foods, ease up on red meat and saturated fats
• Politico : RFK Jr. says to eat more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines
• Washington Pos t: No to artificial sweetener, yes to red meat: How RFK Jr. changed dietary guidance
• AP: New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
• New York P ost: Trump admin 'turning food pyramid upside down' - pushing protein, fats
• Bar rons: New Dietary Guidelines Call for More Protein, Less Processed Food
• The Washington Times: New U.S. dietary guidelines urge more protein and less sugar, processed food
• Los Angeles Times: Trump administration declares 'war on added sugar' in overhaul of food guidelines
• The Daily Signal: Secretary Kennedy Announces 'Most Significant Reset' to Food Pyramid
• N ewsmax: Trump Admin Announces New Dietary Guidelines
• F oodDive: US dietary guidelines tell Americans to avoid highly processed foods
• Food Safety Magazine: Eat Real Food: New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Name and Shame 'Highly Processed Foods'
• STAT: Dietary guidelines declare war on processed foods and sugar, encourage more protein and dairy
• Reuters: Trump administration advises more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines
• CNN: New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein - and make a nod to beef tallow
• CBS: RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines emphasize protein, healthy fats, less processed food.
• ABC: White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
• ABC: Agriculture secretary says new dietary guidelines are 'a whole flipping of the narrative'
• NBC: U.S. rolls out new dietary guidelines backing more protein and full-fat dairy
• CNBC: RFK Jr. announces new nutrition guidelines, pushing more protein and less processed food
• The Epoch Times: Trump Admin Releases New Dietary Guidelines
• The Hill: Kennedy wants to end 'war on saturated fats' with new dietary guidelines
• Daily Wire: RFK Flips The Food Pyramid And Announces Massive Changes To Dietary Guidelines
• The Wall Street Journal: RFK Jr.-Backed Dietary Guidelines Say to Avoid Processed Foods, Double Protein
• AXIOS: Kennedy's revamped dietary guidelines call for less processed food
• NPR: RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top
• Bloomberg: US Flips Food Pyramid to Promote Protein, Cut Added Sugar
• Forbes: RFK Jr. Announces New Food Pyramid-Emphasizes Protein-Heavy MAHA Agenda
• NOTUS: Trump Administration Endorses 'Real Food' - And Saturated Fats - in New Dietary Guidelines
• The Guardian: Trump administration releases updated dietary guidelines: 'eat real food'
• The Independent: Trump admin declares war... on added sugar with new dietary guidelines
• Spectrum News: 'Eat real food': Trump administration urges protein, whole grains, less sugar in new federal dietary guidelines
• Southern Farm Network: New 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Signal Major Reset in U.S. Nutrition Policy
• PBS News: Here's what's in new dietary guidelines from the Trump administration
• The New York Post: All about the new US dietary guidelines: More beef tallow, fewer 'ready-to-eat' meals
• The American Conservative: Robert F Kennedy Jr on new dietary guidelines: 'Today, the lies stop. We are ending the war on saturated fats. Our message is clear: Eat real food.'
• Not the Bee: RFK updated the food pyramid and liberals are not happy
• Post Millennial: MAHA: Trump admin reveals new food guidelines with focus on 'REAL FOOD'
• People Magazine: RFK Jr. Unveils 'Upside Down' Food Pyramid Prioritizing Red Meat and Full-Fat Dairy, Declares 'War on Sugar'
• BBC News: New US dietary guidelines call for more protein, less processed food
• Tasting Table: The US Food Pyramid Is Back, And It Looks Very Different
• New York Times: Kennedy Is Telling Americans How to Eat. It's Not Crazy Advice.
• Washington Examiner: No added sugar and more protein: RFK Jr. releases new MAHA dietary guidelines
• EatingWell: Less Sugar, More Meat: Here's What's In-and Missing From-the New Dietary Guidelines
• TIME: New Dietary Guidelines Urge People to Eat More Protein and Fewer Processed Foods
• The Daily Mail: Trump banishes fruit juice and urges red meat and butter as he declares WAR on American junk food giants

Members of Congress:

• Sen. Roger Marshall via X: "Food is the best medicine known to man - this is a huge win for America. Healthy food leads to healthier, longer lives. MAHA!"
• Sen. Roger Marshall via X: "This is a great day in America - EAT REAL FOOD & MAHA!"
• Sen. Tommy Tuberville via X: "Thank you @POTUS, @SecKennedy, and @SecRollins for emphasizing real, healthy food for Americans. We must MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN!"
• Sen. Todd Young via X: "I have long focused on how we can better prevent adverse health conditions and encourage healthy lifestyles. I commend @POTUS and @SecKennedy for taking this step to promote nutritious food choices."
• Sen. James Lankford via X: "Eat Real Food! Great work by @SecKennedy and @SecRollins for bringing back real food to the center of health. A big win for Americans!"
• Sen. Jim Banks via X: "This matters to regular families. It affects what we buy, what we cook, and what our kids eat. The new food pyramid from the Trump admin is a big deal and a real step toward Making America Healthy Again"
• Sen. John Boozman via press release: "These updates provide easy to understand nutritional information for school meals and other federal nutrition programs and helps Americans make healthy, informed choices. I appreciate the work of the Advisory Committee and the efforts of USDA and HHS to develop guidance to improve public health. Ensuring that nutrition recommendations remain balanced, practical and firmly rooted in evidence-based science is critical. Recognizing the role of nutrient-dense foods, including meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, in a well-balanced diet will help us meet our nutritional needs while promoting overall health."
• Sen. Mike Crapo via X: "The new dietary guidelines released today are a historic reset of U.S. nutrition policy, which prioritize commonsense eating habits for American families. Whole, healthy food consumption is the most important factor in long-term preventive health care. Focusing on high-quality protein and whole foods helps support Idaho's farmers and ranchers while taking a vital step towards a healthier, more secure nation."
• Rep. Vern Buchanan via X: "As Chair of the @WaysandMeansGOP Health Subcommittee, I've long said prevention comes first. @SecKennedy's new Dietary Guidelines send a simple message: eat real food. Better nutrition and staying active mean improved health outcomes and lower care costs. https://realfood.gov"
• Rep. Vern Buchanan via X: "Chronic disease cannot be solved through treatment alone. Thanks to @HHS's updated Dietary Guidelines, real nutrition and prevention are finally at the center of federal health policy, improving health outcomes for Americans."
• Rep. Glenn Thompson via press release: "The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a step in the right direction, and I applaud Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy for their refocus on real, whole, nutrient-dense foods that fuel our families. I am particularly encouraged to see whole milk and other full-fat dairy products brought back into the recommended diets of Americans, as these wholesome foods play an important role in Making America Healthy Again and have been pushed to the side of nutrition guidelines for too long. These new guidelines will empower Americans to choose the healthy foods that work best for them, whether fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. When our Dietary Guidelines emphasize putting wholesome, healthy foods on dinner tables, we all win-producers and consumers alike."
• Rep. Diana Harshbarger via X: "EAT REAL FOOD Thank you to @POTUS, @SecKennedy, and @SecRollins for prioritizing Americans health and bringing the focus back to real, nutritious food."
• Rep. Daniel Webster via X: "Good nutrition is the foundation for strong families and a healthy nation. Last year, I raised concerns about backwards dietary guidance that has led to poor health outcomes and increased chronic disease. I applaud @POTUS for resetting the Dietary Guidelines and putting real food back at the center of American health!"
• Rep. William Timmons via X: "For too long, our healthcare system has focused on treating sickness rather than promoting wellness. By tackling the chronic illness epidemic and embracing #MAHA, we can improve lives and finally lower costs for every American family. Necessary change is finally here."
• Rep. William Timmons via X: "The answer isn't another shot or a pill. It's real food and daily movement. They don't want you to know that because they can't profit from it. Thank you, @SecKennedy."
• Rep. Buddy Carter via X: ".@SecKennedy, @SecRollins, and @realDonaldTrump understand modern nutrition science. Eating real food will Make America Healthy Again - it's common sense!"
• Rep. Barry Moore via X: "President Trump and his Administration are putting families first by realigning our food system toward real nutrition, all while supporting our farmers and ranchers. This new guidance will dramatically lower chronic disease and health care costs for Americans!"
• Rep. Brian Babin via X: "This administration is bringing back common sense. Eat real food. MAHA!"
• Rep. Tony Gonzalez via X: "Less processed food means better health outcomes and fewer trips to the doctor. Check out the new and improved food pyramid. #MAHA @USDA @HHSGov"

Governors:

• AR Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders via X: "Gone are the days when American's health was an afterthought. Grateful to @SecKennedy, @SecretaryRollins, and President @realDonaldTrump for putting science, common sense, and real nutrition back at the forefront of America's health."
• OK Governor Kevin Stitt via X: "Meat and dairy at the top of the food pyramid- just as it should be. The best way to Make Oklahoma Healthy Again is to consume our home- grown food produced by our very own farmers. MOHA!"
• IA Governor Kim Reynolds via X: "Iowa farmers grow and produce REAL FOOD! The new food pyramid from @USDA and @HHSgov is a welcome change and a great step towards making America healthy again.

Medical Professionals:

• Dariush Mozaffarian, cardiologist and director of Tufts University's Food Is Medicine Institute via The Washington Post: "For these guidelines to recommend [highly processed food] consumption be reduced is a ground-shaking change in how USDA and HHS have approached the guidelines."
• Dariush Mozaffarian, cardiologist and director of Tufts University's Food Is Medicine Institute via NPR: "Highly processed foods are clearly harmful for a range of diseases, so to have the U.S. government recommend that a wide class of foods be eaten less because of their processing is a big deal and I think a very positive move for public health..."
• Dr. David Kessler, former FDA commissioner (1990-1997) via AP: "There should be broad agreement that eating more whole foods and reducing highly processed carbohydrates is a major advance in how we approach diet and health..."
• Alyssa Moran via STAT: "'I think it's time' for guidelines to take a stance on ultra-processed food, said Alyssa Moran, director of policy and research strategy at the University of Pennsylvania's Psychology of Eating and Consumer Health (PEACH) Lab."
• Dr. Mike Ybarra, Chief Medical Officer at PhRMA (@mybarra) via X: "In the ER, I see what poor nutrition does to real people... heart disease, diabetes, kidney failure. Thoughtful, evidence-based dietary guidelines can be one of our strongest tools to improve health across the country."
• Dr. Joseph Varon, President and Chief Medical Officer at the Independent Medical Alliance via press release: "The new guidelines' emphasis on nutrient-dense whole foods, high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and strict limits on added sugars represents a science-backed approach that prioritizes real nourishment over processed alternatives. As we enter the new year, HHS and USDA are providing Americans with science-backed, holistic food guidelines that can truly transform health outcomes in 2026 and beyond. We expect lasting positive impacts for generations to come."
• Dr. Tro Kalayjian, obesity physician and CMO at GoTowardHealth, via X: "Finally the Food Pyramid we deserve! Retweet if you are excited about our NEW dietary guidelines"
• Dr. Shawn Baker, orthopedic surgeon and author of "The Carnivore Diet," via X: "The new USDA dietary guidelines are out with an emphasis on real food to include more red meat, milk and eggs with an emphasis on more protein and less refined grain and sugar! Well done @SecRollins @SecKennedy"
• Dr. Joseph Marine, cardiologist, via X: "Impressive roll-out of what looks to be historic change in US dietary guidelines. Look forward to digging into the details. I like the simple message: Eat Real Food Don't Eat Highly Addictive Toxic Poison #MAHA https://realfood.gov"
• Dr. Sherri Tenpenny (@BusyDrT) via X: "The USDA released new food guidelines for Americans. The new one is the EXACT OPPOSITE of the old one. RFK Jr. said his pyramid is not upside down - it's the right one and they've just righted the ship!"
• Daniel Glickman, former United States Secretary of Agriculture (1995-2001) via NewsNation: "…I think that the focus has been that we eat too much highly processed foods. That was not something that we talked about, packaged foods - chips, you know, those kind of things. So, you know, our health is not necessarily gotten any better as a country. The amount of people who are suffering from type-2 diabetes and other health related, preventable related diseases, that's still very high. So, I think it's worth experimenting to some degree."
• Jaclyn London, registered dietitian and New York State certified dietitian-nutritionist via Newsmax: "…the evidence is solid. There's a lot of good evidence-based nutrition guidance and recommendations being put forth by this new document."

Advocates and Organizations:

• Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, President of the American Medical Association via press release: "The American Medical Association applauds the Administration's new Dietary Guidelines for spotlighting the highly processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and excess sodium that fuel heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic illnesses. The Guidelines affirm that food is medicine and offer clear direction patients and physicians can use to improve health."
• American Heart Association via press release: "The American Heart Association welcomes the new dietary guidelines and commends the inclusion of several important science-based recommendations, notably the emphasis on increasing intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains while limiting consumption of added sugars, refined grains, highly processed foods, saturated fats and sugary drinks. These elements align closely with the longstanding dietary guidance of the American Heart Association and other public health authorities."
• Stacey Hughes, Executive Vice President of the American Hospital Association via press release: "We welcome the Trump administration's revised dietary guidelines and continued focus on improving nutrition and promoting healthy eating...It is essential to the well-being of individuals, families and communities, and it plays a critical role in preventing disease and supporting long-term health. Today's guidelines jump-start important conversations about what we eat, and hospitals remain committed to helping patients access wholesome food and empowering them to make informed choices that support their health."
• Lori Tremmel Freeman, CEO at the National Association of County and City Health Officials via CNN: "We have an obesity epidemic in this country that is causing chronic disease extensively...Diet and exercise guidelines help us get people focused on how to stay healthy and avoid chronic conditions. Revisions to dietary guidelines and a review of them are certainly always welcomed by the public health and broader health community, especially when things haven't been looked at for some time or there's new or evolving data."
• Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP, President of the American Association of Pediatrics via press release: "The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes the importance of the [guidelines'] clear focus on child nutrition guidance that supports healthy eating patterns for children, with a focus on whole, minimally processed foods...Every day, pediatricians support families in developing healthy eating habits, and we commend the [guidelines'] inclusion of the academy's evidence-based policy related to breastfeeding, introduction of solid foods, caffeine avoidance, and limits on added sugars...AAP welcomes the partnership of the Trump Administration in this effort and looks forward to continued collaboration."
• Karen Kerrigan, President & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council via press release: "The new dietary guidelines unveiled by the Trump Administration provide timely and valuable guidance to the millions of Americans who resolved to prioritize their health and wellness in 2026, and the millions of others who are on the journey to improved health through lifestyle changes. The simple message to 'eat real foods' along with straightforward and flexible guidance will save and improve lives. The impact on the health and wellbeing of young people in terms of promoting nutrient-dense foods has the potential be transformative."
• Dr. Joseph Varon, Independent Medical Alliance President and Chief Medical Officer via press release: "The new guidelines' emphasis on nutrient-dense whole foods, high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and strict limits on added sugars represents a science-backed approach that prioritizes real nourishment over processed alternatives...As we enter the new year, HHS and USDA are providing Americans with science-backed, holistic food guidelines that can truly transform health outcomes in 2026 and beyond. We expect lasting positive impacts for generations to come."
• Independent Medical Alliance (@Honest_Medicine) via X: "We applaud this move from @HHSGov and agree: Real food = real health!"
• Independent Women via press release: "Independent Women applauds the release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which take an important step toward restoring clarity, transparency, and common sense to federal health recommendations."
• Dr. Monique Yohanan, Senior Fellow for Health Policy at Independent Women via press release: "Our food has been making us sick. Dietary guidelines that emphasize real food, limiting sugar, and avoiding ultra-processed products are a welcome correction."
• Sayer Ji, Chairman of the Global Wellness Forum (@sayerjigmi) via X: "For too long, our food pyramid and health policies have fueled-not fixed-the chronic disease epidemic. A science-based, food-first nutritional framework incorporating ancestral foods has the potential to dramatically reduce diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, and more, while restoring metabolic and immune resilience at scale. This shift is nothing short of revolutionary. Gratitude to everyone in the MAHA movement for helping move this long-suppressed truth into the public conversation. When nutrition aligns with biology, healing becomes possible again."
• Krystal Register, Vice President of Health and Well-Being at The Food Industry Association via press release: "FMI welcomes the release of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans as they are intended to provide science-based advice and daily recommendations on food groups and nutrients to encourage and those to limit - all in an effort to support healthy and balanced eating patterns. Fortunately, every day, America's food producers, manufacturers and retailers provide the choice and variety needed to accomplish this goal."
• Center for Renewing America (@amrenewctr) via X: "EAT. REAL. FOOD. Today, Sec. Kennedy and Sec. Rollins announced new USDA Dietary Guidelines, replacing decades-old policies that failed Americans. The Trump Administration is delivering on its promise to Make America Healthy Again."
• MAHA Action via X: "HHS and USDA have officially released new dietary guidelines. Real food is back"
• Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat Institute via press release: "Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy's leadership have simplified the Dietary Guidelines making it clear that meat is a protein powerhouse which plays a vital role in healthy diets...Robust scientific evidence demonstrates that meat is a rich source of high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and highly bioavailable minerals that support human health throughout the lifespan."
• Gregg Doud, President & CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation via press release: "NMPF thanks HHS and USDA for recognizing dairy's critical role in a healthy diet in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as shown by its continued recommendation of three servings of dairy for Americans, its recognition of dairy's benefits at all fat levels, and dairy's prominence in diverse diets. We are proud to benefit American health in fundamental ways, and we welcome the potential these guidelines hold for expanding upon dairy's critical role in the diet."
• Mitch Konen, President of the Montana Grain Growers Association via press release: "As Montana grain producers, we applaud the work done by the departments- they've created evidence-based guidelines in order to promote health by meeting nutrient needs while reducing the risk of chronic disease."
• Ashley Peterson, Ph.D., National Chicken Council senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs via press release: "I want to thank President Trump, and Secretaries Rollins and Kennedy for their leadership in the formulation of the new guidelines. We're pleased the administration took a science-based and common-sense approach to healthy eating..."
• National Cattlemen's Beef Association via press release: "The Dietary Guidelines released today are simplified and more consumer-friendly than previous cycles. The streamlined approach taken by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. keeps science-backed recommendations at the heart of the DGAs, but makes them far more practical for the families, caregivers, school administrators, and medical professionals who are making decisions every day about what to feed our children, seniors and Americans of all ages."
• National Pork Producers Council via newsletter: "The National Pork Producers Council applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which encourage Americans to 'consume a variety of protein foods from animal sources, including eggs, poultry, seafood, and red meat.'"
• Council for Responsible Nutrition via press release: "The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for recognizing the role dietary supplements can play in helping Americans meet nutrient needs in the newly released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. CRN praised the agencies for acknowledging that while nutrient-dense foods should remain the foundation of nutrition guidance, dietary supplements can serve as a practical and science-based tool to help address persistent nutrient shortfalls across the population."
• Plant Based Food Association via press release: "The Plant Based Foods Association and Plant Based Foods Institute welcome today's release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and their emphasis on prioritizing high-quality, nutrient-dense foods. The updated guidance reinforces several evidence-based recommendations that align with the nutritional benefits inherent in many plant-based foods, such as being a high-quality source of protein and fiber while being naturally cholesterol-free and low in added sugar and saturated fat."
• National Restaurant Association via CNBC: "We congratulate Secretary Kennedy and the Trump Administration on the release of the new guidelines and look forward to continued collaboration with policymakers to ensure that nutrition guidance remains practical, flexible, and supportive of access and innovation…"
• Emily Metz, President of the American Egg Board via press release: "The new Guidelines reinforce what decades of research have shown: eggs are a perfect protein and a nutritional powerhouse that supports health across the lifespan…"
• Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association via press release: "IDFA applauds HHS and USDA for grounding the 2025-2030 DGA in today's nutrition science, including the evidence showing that dairy products at all fat levels support healthy eating patterns. Recommending the consumption of whole and full-fat dairy products such as whole milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products is an important victory for consumer choice and public health"
• Angela Huffman, President and Co-Founder of Farm Action: "It's encouraging to see the Dietary Guidelines put whole, minimally processed foods back at the center. The federal government is the largest purchaser of food in the country, and these guidelines influence what schools, the military, and other institutions buy with public dollars. That purchasing power shapes the markets farmers depend on."
• End Tribalism in Politics via X: ""Today our government declares war on added sugar." RFK Jr. just announced new dietary guidelines prioritizing protein, healthy fats, and whole foods. "The hard truth is that our government has been lying to us to protect corporate profit-taking." "Today the lies stop." "The new guidelines recognize that whole nutrient-dense food is the most effective path to better health." "Protein and healthy fats are essential, and we're ending the war on saturated fats." "Added sugars, especially sugar-sweetened beverages, drive metabolic disease." "As Secretary of Health and Human Services, my message is clear: eat real food."'
• Children's Health Defense (@ChildrensHD) via X: "RFK Jr. just broke down why feeding our children real, whole foods is CRITICAL. Processed POISON isn't cheap, it comes with hidden costs. "The idea that a cheap meal made of processed food is cheap is an illusion, because you're paying for it on the back end." "You're paying for it with diabetes, with obesity, with illness.""
• Sarah Reinhardt, dietitian and senior strategic campaign director for food systems of Environmental Working Group via press release: "When it comes to ultra-processed food, the guidelines point us in the right direction. We don't have to know everything to know some things, and we already know that ultra-processed foods high in refined grains and added sugar are contributing to chronic disease. This is an urgent public health problem. America leads the world in the consumption of UPF. Kids now get more than 60% of their calories from UPF and for adults, it's more than 50%. We need to start somewhere to tackle this problem. Cutting back on refined grains and sugar-sweetened foods and drinks alone would go a long way toward improving public health."
• Meriwether Farms (@MeriwetherFarms) via X: "The decades-long government-sponsored war on beef is officially OVER."

Influencers:

• Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) former US Speaker of the House via X: "A real "promises kept" moment. Congratulations to @realdonaldtrump, @SecKennedy, and @HHSGov. Improving the quality of our food may be the most important thing we can do to make America healthy again, and proper, science-backed guidelines are the first step to making that happen. Research we have done at @AmerNewMajProj shows how strongly the food quality issue resonates. It will mean a lot to the MAHA voters who helped propel Trump to office in 2024, and to undecided independents."
• Nina Teicholz, Ph.D. (@bigfatsurprise) via X: "So much to celebrate in this new food pyramid! - Grains now at the bottom, where they belong - Beef, full-fat dairy & eggs recognized (finally) as healthy options - Butter, tallow included as "healthy fats" - Seed oils not mentioned - Low-carb is noted as an option for people with chronic disease Changes that are evidence based and for which I advocated for years. Thanks to @SecKennedy @SecRollins for making this happen!!"
• Vani Hari (@thefoodbabe) via X: "The new food pyramid!! It's like it was made for us #FoodBabeArmy Thank you @SecRollins @SecKennedy
• Vani Hari via AXIOS: "We put our full support in for Secretary Kennedy because he told the truth for the first time about the American food system ... and he is following through with his promise…"
• Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) via X: "The Trump Administration announces the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, putting REAL FOOD back at the center of health."
• Just the News via X: "These new guidelines will revolutionize our nation's food culture and make America healthy again." HHS @SecKennedy announces new dietary guidelines for America, "fundamentally upgrading the approach to nutrition taken by the United States government."
• Eric Daugherty, Chief Content Officer at Right Line News, via X: BREAKING: In a MASSIVE MAHA win, Sec. RFK Jr. and the Trump administration are updating the national dietary guidelines and the food served in PUBLIC SCHOOLS nationwide, along with the VA These guidelines will help fight against chronic disease - and NO MORE "low quality foods" will be subsidized THIS IS HUGE! HFaulty dietary guidelines have stacked the deck against families, which has fueled the chronic disease epidemic." "This failed approach ENDS TODAY." "When these guidelines are followed, Americans will be saving thousands of dollars."
• Eric Daugherty, Chief Content Officer at Right Line News, via X: "WOW! Secretary Bobby Kennedy just STUNNED the Left by creating the "EAT REAL FOOD" pyramid, he followed through 100% on the promise of MAHA At the top: steak, chicken, vegetables and fruits NOWHERE to be seen: - Foods with added sugar - Ultra-processed snacks and candy."
• Mark Sisson (@Mark_Sisson) via X: "This is big. Back when we all started with this Primal/paleo/real food stuff 20 years ago, did you ever think you'd see these words and phrases and recommendations in the USDA dietary guidelines? "Nutrient-dense" "Healthy fats from whole foods... eggs, seafood, meats, full-fat dairy..." "1.2-1.6 grams per kg" of protein "Colorful" fruits and vegetables "traditionally prepared" grains... "oats, rice, and sourdough preferred" They even cut way back on grains. 2-4 servings of whole grains down from 8-11 in the old guidelines. There's no mention of seed/vegetable oils, but the implication is that they should be avoided. These are big wins."
• Paul Saladino (@paulsaladinoMD) via X: "This is incredible. This is #foodforhumans … Red meat, animal foods, saturated fat - these are not to be feared. So stoked to see the guidelines reflecting this! Bravo."
• Ashley Armstrong (@strong_sistas) via X: "Looks so much better than the Harvard food pyramid. Eat produce, healthy carbs, saturated fats, dairy & meat. Let's restore the food system to what it was before industrial food corporations took over, and subsidies changed what's grown on millions of acres across the country."
• Meridith McGraw, White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal, via X: "HHS Sec. RFK on new dietary guidelines: "Federal policy promoted and subsidized highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates and turned a blind eye to the disastrous consequences. Today, the lies stop. New guidelines recognize that whole nutrient dense food is the most effective path to better health and lower health care costs."
• Elizabeth Landers, White House correspondent for PBS News Hour, via X: "HHS Secretary RFK Jr unveiling new dietary guidelines for Americans: "Today our government declares war on added sugar… eat real food."
• Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal White House Correspondent (@TheElizMitchell) via X: "@SecKennedy announces 'the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history.'"
• Nina Teicholz, Ph.D. (@bigfatsurprise) via X: "One of the key parts of the new US Dietary guidelines: a warning the public about the very real nutrient deficiencies that come with vegetarian and especially vegan diets. People on these diets don't realize (bc authorities have never told them) that they are risking their health eating this way."
• Mikhaila Peterson (@MikhailaFuller) via X: "Huge news. Fantastic work."
• Mary Margaret Olohan, Daily Wire White House Correspondent (@MaryMargOlohan) via X: "White House releases a new food pyramid to accompany its 2025-2030 dietary guidelines. These guidelines prioritize REAL food and protein at every meal."
• Jon Michael Raasch, political reporter for the Daily Mail, via X: "HHS Sec. Robert Kennedy announces new dietary guidelines for Americans He claims that 40 cents of every tax dollar goes to treat chronic disease, which "could be averted through good food."
• Julia Manchester, White House correspondent for The Hill, via X: "Following the release of the new dietary guidelines, I asked Trump admin officials how much saturated fat Americans should consume following HHS Sec. Kennedy's call to "end the war on saturated fat." FDA Commissioner Marty Makary says "the real issue is protein""
• Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) via X: "Oatmeal (and I think that's rice and sourdough) made the cut! In all seriousness, assuming overall calories are kept in check and people exercise & get sun(day)light, this looks spot on."
• VanMan (@Man_with_a_Van) via X: "Slashing the vaccine schedule, flipping the food pyramid. These are very significant wins."
• @MJTruthUltra via X: "This is a very good thing! RFK JR just announced the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and declares WAR on Sugar's"
• Bendell Werry (@bendellwerry) via X: "This is so great. Love the emphasis on whole and real foods."
• Josh Rainer (@JoshRainerGold) via X: "We're never going to get exactly what we want from the government on this stuff but this is such a major win. Michelle Obama banned whole milk in school lunches and reduced meat. It's about having the emphasis and availability back on animal products. This is great."
• FischerKing (@FischerKing64) via X: "It really is wild to see this new food pyramid from the federal government. It's a complete inversion of the pyramid I remember. Eat more steak, less bread. It's even got butter on here - there was actually a time when people said we should be substituting it for margarine."
• Jonathan Neman, CEO of Sweetgreen (@JonnyNemo) via X: "Great to see the Food Pyramid finally being reinvented with a focus on Real Food!"
• Joe Gebbia, Chief Design Officer of the United States, via X: Announcing a profound partnership between National Design Studio and Sec Kennedy, Sec Rollins, CMS Administrator Oz, and FDA Commissioner Makary to bring the new Dietary Guidelines to life in the form of the New Pyramid. Shocking how misleading the one hanging in my second grade classroom was. Even more surprising would have been to tell my younger self one day I'd help redesign it. Eat whole foods, and enjoy http://realfood.gov @ndstudio @SecKennedy @SecRollins @DrOzCMS @DrMakaryFDA @PressSec @WhiteHouse @RapidResponse47"