Trump administration issues updated dietary guidelines, calls for higher protein intake

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new U.S. Dietary Guidelines urging more protein (1.2–1.6g/kg body weight) and fewer ultraprocessed foods. The shorter 10-page report softens limits on saturated fats, omits distinctions between red and white meat, and emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods over refined or sugary options for better health and lower costs.