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White House Ends 'War on Protein' with New Guidelines

1/14/2026

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The White House announced an end to a 'war on protein'.
The new United States dietary guidelines, part of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, prioritize protein, dairy, and healthy fats while reducing emphasis on grains.
The online reaction included confusion and humor, with users questioning the war's existence and comedian Paul F. Tompkins joking about it.

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The White House announced an end to a 'war on protein'.
The new United States dietary guidelines, part of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, prioritize protein, dairy, and healthy fats while reducing emphasis on grains.
The online reaction included confusion and humor, with users questioning the war's existence and comedian Paul F. Tompkins joking about it.