New dietary guidelines move away from Michelle Obama’s MyPlate, introducing an inverted food pyramid that’s already sparking debate.

The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.

From steak to sugar, a UVA Health registered dietitian serves up the fresh take on America’s new dietary guidelines.

Alianna Anselmi was surprised to see the pyramid structure make a comeback when the Trump administration released new dietary guidelines this week. Anselmi, lead dietitian for medical weight loss at Allegheny Health Network,

The USDA updated its dietary guidelines every five years, and the New Pyramid will replace "My Plate," which has been the guideline since 2011. The New Pyramid prioritizes "real food," emphasizing the importance of eating protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and avoiding ultra-processed foods.