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New Dietary Guidelines Urge Whole Foods, Warn on Alcohol

1/17/2026

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RFK Jr. Promotes Health

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by Health Secretary RFK Jr., call for reduced alcohol consumption without setting limits.
The guidelines prioritize whole foods: proteins, dairy, and vegetables, and discourage processed foods and added sugars.
Local Wisconsin businesses express skepticism that the guidelines will change the state's entrenched drinking culture.
Experts warn that the vagueness could lead to misinterpretations of alcohol risks and neglect of fiber-rich foods as protein increases.

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Trump's New Guidelines

The U.S. President Donald Trump announced new dietary guidelines led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., prioritizing protein from animal sources.
The guidelines advise Americans to consume more saturated fats, contradicting prior health guidance.
Critics say the shift could raise greenhouse gas emissions through higher meat production.
They also endorse beef tallow as a healthier cooking option, reversing prior guidance.

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RFK Jr. Promotes Health

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released by Health Secretary RFK Jr., call for reduced alcohol consumption without setting limits.
The guidelines prioritize whole foods: proteins, dairy, and vegetables, and discourage processed foods and added sugars.
Local Wisconsin businesses express skepticism that the guidelines will change the state's entrenched drinking culture.
Experts warn that the vagueness could lead to misinterpretations of alcohol risks and neglect of fiber-rich foods as protein increases.

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