Trump Administration Unveils Major Shift in Federal Nutrition Policy
New dietary guidelines emphasize "real food" over processed options in effort to combat chronic disease crisis.
The Trump administration announced sweeping changes to federal nutrition policy this week, with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling for Americans to dramatically reduce processed food consumption in favor of what they term "real food." The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, detailed in a Fox News opinion piece, represent what the secretaries describe as "the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in our nation's history."
The guidelines recommend increased consumption of protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and whole grains while cutting highly processed foods containing refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium and chemical additives. The policy shift comes as health officials cite alarming statistics: nearly 90% of healthcare spending addresses chronic diseases, more than 70% of American adults are overweight or obese, and one in three adolescents aged 12-17 has prediabetes. These health issues have reached such severity that they now disqualify many young Americans from military service, according to the administration.
The secretaries emphasized that Kansas farmers and ranchers will play a central role in the new approach, whether producing beef, dairy or fresh produce. "At long last, we are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers and companies that grow and produce real food," they wrote. The administration is calling on healthcare professionals, educators, community leaders and lawmakers at all levels to support what they frame as a "holistic nationwide effort" to address the national health crisis through improved nutrition.
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