HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the release of the new federal dietary guidelines, originally planned for summer, has been postponed to December due to the ongoing government shutdown—the longest in U.S. history. The updated guidelines will replace the 164-page 2020 version with a streamlined four-page document, urging Americans to “eat whole food” and avoid processed, sugar-heavy products. Kennedy criticized the previous guidelines as industry-influenced and conflicted. Kennedy condemned the 2024 draft guidelines—which promoted plant-based proteins over meat and dairy—as “incomprehensible” and industry-driven. The new guidelines will emphasize nutrient-dense foods like dairy, meat and vegetables while eliminating corporate jargon. The guidelines…

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