RFK Jr. introduces new food pyramid
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RFK Jr. and the USDA announced a whole new food pyramid, but how has it changed over the years, and does it include no sugars? Here's what to know.
The classic food pyramid, which was hasn't been used as a visual in over a decade, has been flipped on its head.
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.
HHS has unveiled an inverted food pyramid prioritizing meat and fats over grains, as health experts such as Dr. Andrew Huberman share feedback on the new guidelines.
Food labels can be difficult to read, and it is often hard for shoppers to decipher what foods are actually good for them. As people work to make healthier choices, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The food pyramid released by RFK Jr's USDA looks very different from the one you probably remember. See what's changed.
The new design prioritized protein, healthy fats, and whole foods. At the same time, it pushed whole grains, ultra-processed food, and sugar to the bottom. The old food pyramid, which dated back to the 1990s, had grains and cereals on the bottom, fruits and vegetables in the middle, and dairy and meat products near the top, with fats and sugars.
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