What’s UP With the New Revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
What’s new: The revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans are now “on track to be released in the next month or two,” according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, with HHS Secretary Kennedy promising a streamlined 4-5 page document compared to the current 164-page version. The changes will impact school nutrition standards, as the Guidelines form the foundation for federal school meal requirements.
Potential content shifts being discussed:
- Ultra-processed foods: Kennedy stated, “We’re going to get ultra-processed foods off the menus,” signaling a likely departure from 2020 guidelines that avoided this recommendation due to “insufficient evidence.”
- Dairy recommendations: Whole milk and full-fat dairy products may receive more favorable treatment, as Kennedy has been “a vocal supporter of whole milk,” though current guidelines recommend low-fat options.
- Saturated fat guidance: When asked if saturated fat recommendations would change, Rollins said “We’re looking at everything right now. Everything is on the table. Everything is being discussed.”
What’s next: Stay tuned to Tuesday Morning for updates as the Guidelines are released and any subsequent impacts to school meal standards.
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