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"Eat real food" is the basis of the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Here's what's different and where you can find options in Pensacola.
Dr. Fang Fang Zhang, a cancer epidemiologist focused on nutrition, told USA TODAY the message to eat more whole or minimally processed foods is a good one, but whether Americans will really ditch soda and packaged snacks, "we have to see."
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The old food pyramid vs. RFK Jr's 'New Pyramid': See how the guidelines have evolved over time
The USDA first published guidance in 1980, then a food pyramid in 1992 and a 2011 "MyPlate" version. Here's how they stack up to RFK's new pyramid.
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Trump Wants You to Eat “Real Food”—But You Still Can’t Afford It
The great minds behind “Make America Healthy Again” just unveiled the product of a year’s work: an upside-down food pyramid and the slogan “Eat Real Food.” If only President Donald Trump would help people actually afford it.
The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods to avoid or limit are highly processed foods, refined carbohydrates and added sugars. The "food pyramid" has literally been turned upside down.
In a striking reversal of past nutrition guidance, the Trump administration released new dietary guidelines Wednesday that flip the food pyramid on its head, putting steak, cheese and whole milk near the top.