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Kennedy Calls for Protein Revival Despite Expert Pushback

2/5/2026

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an end to the "war on protein" and urged emphasis on protein and healthy fats in the Dietary Guidelines.
He says earlier guidelines wrongly discouraged protein and healthy fats.
Food experts counter that there is no protein war because Americans already consume enough.
Michelle Pillepich, a registered dietitian, says her recommendations will remain unchanged.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an end to the "war on protein" and urged emphasis on protein and healthy fats in the Dietary Guidelines.
He says earlier guidelines wrongly discouraged protein and healthy fats.
Food experts counter that there is no protein war because Americans already consume enough.
Michelle Pillepich, a registered dietitian, says her recommendations will remain unchanged.