WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has introduced updated federal dietary guidelines, urging Americans to prioritize proteins and whole grains, while avoiding highly processed foods and added sugars. These new recommendations, which will guide eating habits from 2025 to 2030, were unveiled on Wednesday.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. highlighted the significant impact of these guidelines on federal food programs, which include 45 million school lunches daily and meals for 1.3 million active-duty service members and 9 million veterans in VA hospitals. The National School Lunch Program, funded by the government to provide low-cost or free meals to children, will also need to adjust its offerings to align with these new standards.
At the briefing, Kennedy, alongside Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and other officials, emphasized the goal of promoting