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New US Food Pyramid Sparks Health and Safety Concerns

2/1/2026

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The United States unveiled a new food pyramid emphasizing meat, dairy, and fat to curb obesity and diabetes by reducing sugar and processed foods, presented by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Experts warn that prioritizing red meat and full-fat dairy may raise cardiovascular and cancer risks.
Critics, including the German Nutrition Society, argue the guidelines primarily benefit the agricultural lobby rather than public health.

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The United States unveiled a new food pyramid emphasizing meat, dairy, and fat to curb obesity and diabetes by reducing sugar and processed foods, presented by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Experts warn that prioritizing red meat and full-fat dairy may raise cardiovascular and cancer risks.
Critics, including the German Nutrition Society, argue the guidelines primarily benefit the agricultural lobby rather than public health.