RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables
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The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
Nutrition and diet experts say red meat and full-fat dairy can be part of a heathy diet, but they also can be high in sodium and saturated fats.
As the Trump administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category that can lump packaged whole-wheat bread together with soda and cheese puffs has been the subject of much debate.
The new pyramid is the picture of the Make America Healthy Again movement, prioritizing whole foods, proteins and fats.