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Most Americans consume more protein than needed, and experts warn that excess protein can pose health risks. The piece highlights how packaged foods and updated dietary guidelines emphasize balance, outlining five potential consequences of overdoing protein and urging moderation rather than chasing high-protein trends.
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins drew bipartisan mockery after saying a $3 meal—consisting of chicken, broccoli, a corn tortilla, and one other item—could help Americans follow updated dietary guidelines without raising costs, a claim critics say ignores rising grocery prices and the realities of struggling families.
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) supports the dietary recommendations in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans but raises concerns about the lack of transparency and scientific rigor in the process of developing these guidelines, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based, transparent review processes to maintain public trust and improve health outcomes.
A panel of nutrition experts has released new dietary recommendations for 2025, advising Americans to reduce meat and saturated fat consumption while increasing intake of fiber-rich legumes, fruits, and vegetables. These guidelines aim to address chronic health conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease linked to unhealthy diets. The recommendations will inform the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which are crucial for national nutrition programs and policies. The report also suggests substituting red meat with plant-based proteins and emphasizes water as the primary beverage choice.
The 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines are set to prioritize plant-based whole foods, recommending plant-based proteins over animal-based ones due to health benefits. The guidelines aim to expand the list of plant-based protein foods and emphasize nutrient-dense, less-processed foods. They also propose mandatory sodium reduction targets and suggest water as the primary beverage, moving away from dairy. These changes are supported by health experts for their potential to improve public health outcomes.
The upcoming U.S. dietary guidelines may not address the issue of ultraprocessed foods, despite growing evidence linking them to health problems. This omission could be due to the influence of the food industry and the complexity of defining and regulating ultraprocessed foods. The guidelines, which are updated every five years, play a crucial role in shaping public health recommendations and food policies.