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Kennedy Revamps Dietary Guidelines, Advocates Whole Foods Shift

11/18/2025

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to update the U.S. Dietary Guidelines next month, potentially reinstating the food pyramid.
He aims to shift the focus toward whole foods and protein, away from ultra-processed products.
Kennedy criticized the previous guidelines as overly lengthy and driven by commercial interests.
Experts say the concise guidelines may misinterpret the audience, traditionally healthcare professionals rather than the general public.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to update the U.S. Dietary Guidelines next month, potentially reinstating the food pyramid.
He aims to shift the focus toward whole foods and protein, away from ultra-processed products.
Kennedy criticized the previous guidelines as overly lengthy and driven by commercial interests.
Experts say the concise guidelines may misinterpret the audience, traditionally healthcare professionals rather than the general public.