I knew I wasn’t imagining it. Years ago, the topic of the Seven Basic Food Groups came up in conversation, and I was met with puzzled looks—like I had completely made it up. Someone even said, “That ...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and man on a mission to “Make America Healthy Again,” has made no secret of his plan to change what he claims ...
A Shift in Dietary Guidelines In early January, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services introduced new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ...
WASHINGTON — Last week, the U.S. released its updated federal dietary guidelines, guided by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The new "food pyramid" is the latest update to ...
The new 2026 federal food pyramid drew widespread attention for its inverted design and prominent placement of meat and full-fat dairy, though the guidelines still emphasize fruits, vegetables, and ...