New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
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Key Points:
- The U.S. government released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, recommending increased protein and fat intake while reducing ultraprocessed foods, marking a shift from previous editions.
- Unlike past updates, the latest guidelines were not primarily based on the scientific advisory committee’s report but on a separate, less transparent report created by an unvetted group without broad scientific or public input.
- Key changes include recommending protein at every meal from various sources with a higher daily intake than previously advised, and endorsing full-fat dairy products, though this raises concerns about consistency with saturated fat limits.
- The new guidelines explicitly discourage ultraprocessed foods, a term still lacking a clear scientific definition, but reflecting growing evidence linking such foods to
