US Dietary Guidelines Take an Unexpected Turn, Recommending More Meat and Dairy, Less Sugary Food
In a surprise move, the Trump Administration has released new dietary guidelines that are shifting away from the traditional model of eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Instead, the updated guidelines recommend increasing consumption of full-fat dairy products and meat, while limiting sugary foods.
The new guidelines feature a inverted food pyramid, with animal products and dairy at the top, alongside vegetables and fruits. Whole grains, once considered a staple of healthy eating, are now relegated to the bottom of the pyramid.
Health experts and advocates for healthier eating have expressed concern over the revised guidelines, which they say would promote high intakes of red meat and dairy products and potentially lead to obesity and other health problems. "Some saturated fats found in full-fat dairy...are less inflammatory than other types of animal fat," noted registered dietitian Bethany Doerfler, but she also warned that these foods are higher in calories, which can increase the risk of obesity.
The guidelines also advise parents to remove added sugars from their children's diets and promote healthy fats. However, they omit specific recommendations about alcohol limits, instead encouraging people to "consume less alcohol for better overall health."
The American Medical Association has endorsed the new guidelines, but some critics have expressed skepticism over the revised model of eating. "Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together," said Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The AMA President, Bobby Mukkamala, welcomed the guidelines as an opportunity to promote healthy eating habits.
The shift in dietary guidelines comes at a time when there is growing concern about the impact of unhealthy eating on public health. With obesity rates soaring in the US, many experts have called for a more nuanced approach to nutrition that takes into account individual needs and circumstances.
In a surprise move, the Trump Administration has released new dietary guidelines that are shifting away from the traditional model of eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Instead, the updated guidelines recommend increasing consumption of full-fat dairy products and meat, while limiting sugary foods.
The new guidelines feature a inverted food pyramid, with animal products and dairy at the top, alongside vegetables and fruits. Whole grains, once considered a staple of healthy eating, are now relegated to the bottom of the pyramid.
Health experts and advocates for healthier eating have expressed concern over the revised guidelines, which they say would promote high intakes of red meat and dairy products and potentially lead to obesity and other health problems. "Some saturated fats found in full-fat dairy...are less inflammatory than other types of animal fat," noted registered dietitian Bethany Doerfler, but she also warned that these foods are higher in calories, which can increase the risk of obesity.
The guidelines also advise parents to remove added sugars from their children's diets and promote healthy fats. However, they omit specific recommendations about alcohol limits, instead encouraging people to "consume less alcohol for better overall health."
The American Medical Association has endorsed the new guidelines, but some critics have expressed skepticism over the revised model of eating. "Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together," said Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The AMA President, Bobby Mukkamala, welcomed the guidelines as an opportunity to promote healthy eating habits.
The shift in dietary guidelines comes at a time when there is growing concern about the impact of unhealthy eating on public health. With obesity rates soaring in the US, many experts have called for a more nuanced approach to nutrition that takes into account individual needs and circumstances.
I'm really surprised by these new guidelines, you know? They're basically telling us to eat more meat and dairy and less sugary foods, but then they're not even explaining why that's the case or what the reasoning is behind it. It just feels like a big shift away from everything we've been taught about healthy eating over the years.
The guidelines say they're less inflammatory than other types of animal fat, but that just doesn't add up. And what's with the lack of specific recommendations on alcohol limits? Drinking is a big part of many people's social lives, and it can be really hard to cut back.
omg have u heard?! 
so they're actually gonna be eating MORE meat & dairy like what?! 
️ i mean i get it, whole grains r cool n all but cmon the new guidelines just dont make sense to me... less sugary food is def a good thing tho! 
but high intakes of red meat & dairy? that sounds like a recipe for disaster 
can u imagine the obesity rates gonna go thru the roof?! 
but i gotta ask, whats up with that? isnt it true that excessive red meat consumption is linked to all sorts of health probs like obesity & cancer? 
i mean, don't get me wrong, moderation is key and all that jazz, but can't we just have some common sense when it comes to our health? 
but now they're basically at the bottom of the pyramid? it's like they're saying "good luck, just eat more burgers" 
. not buying it 
. So, instead of eating more fruits and veggies, we're supposed to chow down on more meat and dairy... full-fat stuff, no less 
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. Maybe they'll get more attention to individual needs and circumstances, which would be awesome 
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. They're shifting away from all the fruits, veggies, and whole grains we've been told are super good for us 
. Now they want us to eat more full-fat dairy and meat? Like, isn't that just gonna make our waistlines a bit bigger? 
I mean, don't get me wrong, moderation is key, but shouldn't we be aiming for balance instead of prioritizing animal products over plant-based stuff? 
whole grains are literally the best, but I guess it's good that we got some guidance on limiting sugary foods 
still gotta ask though, what's up with the "less inflammatory" thing? Like isn't that just a fancy way of saying "it's still bad for you"? 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, moderate amounts are fine, but these guidelines seem like they're just plain weird 
Have they even done studies to back it up? 
Wouldn't it be better to have some guidelines on moderation instead of just "eat less" stuff? 
So what's their reasoning behind these changes? 
I've heard that processed meats and full-fat dairy can increase your risk of heart disease and obesity... but at the same time, some people say saturated fats in dairy are less inflammatory than others? 
. I mean, think about it, when was the last time you ate something and just savored the experience, instead of rushing through your meal? 
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? And don't even get me started on the dairy and meat thing. I'm not convinced that full-fat dairy is less inflammatory than other types of animal fat. We already know that saturated fats can increase our risk of heart disease, so why are we encouraging more of them? 
. I'd rather have guidelines that promote balance and moderation, not just tell us to eat whatever we want because it's "social"