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Rep. Letlow pushes meat-heavy FRESH Act, nutritionists balk

5/1/2026

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Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) introduced the FRESH Act of 2026 during her Louisiana Senate primary campaign.
Guidelines were released in January by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
They encourage meat and full-fat dairy, limit processed foods, and prioritize animal protein over whole grains.
Nutritionists have criticized the guidelines for promoting saturated-fat intake despite reversing the traditional food pyramid.

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Story summary

Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) introduced the FRESH Act of 2026 during her Louisiana Senate primary campaign.
Guidelines were released in January by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
They encourage meat and full-fat dairy, limit processed foods, and prioritize animal protein over whole grains.
Nutritionists have criticized the guidelines for promoting saturated-fat intake despite reversing the traditional food pyramid.