Feinsinger column: What evidence-based nutrition experts are saying about the new food guidelines
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The 2025 US Dietary Guidelines were released, but experts are questioning their credibility due to industry influence. The guidelines recommend both limiting saturated fat and consuming high-saturated-fat foods.
The US Dietary Guidelines are published every five years and serve as the foundation for federal nutrition programs. The 2025 guidelines were released by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking controversy among nutrition experts. The guidelines recommend fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed foods, but also contradict evidence-based recommendations by promoting high-saturated-fat foods. Experts argue that industry influence has compromised the guidelines' credibility. The Center for Science in the Public Interest and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have criticized the guidelines, citing ties to the meat, dairy, and supplement industries. The guidelines' mixed messages on saturated fat have raised concerns about their impact on public health.
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