EAT REAL FOOD! That is America’s new nutrition standard.
It is officially true! The US government put REAL, nutrient-dense foods back at the center of the American diet. Right where they belong.
This means more protein. More dairy. More healthy fats. More whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Science and common sense are BACK! And so is real food!
Huge shoutout to the incredible TEAM behind our REAL FOOD Dietary Guidelines! 🇺🇸
When President Trump took office, he didn’t mess around — he assembled an A-Team from top to bottom, bringing in the best minds, experts, and everyday heroes to make this happen.
From our dedicated scientists and nutritionists to the farmers, advocates, and unsung staffers grinding day and night — these victories for American families wouldn’t be possible without EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU, named and unnamed. You’ve fought for real food that’s healthy, accessible, and affordable for all.
We’re just getting started, folks. Together, we’re rebuilding a healthier America.
The New Year is a time when many Americans make resolutions to ditch bad habits and improve their health. In that same spirit, the Trump administration is excited to announce the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, marking the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in our nation’s history.
The message is simple and should be non-controversial: eat real food.
That means more protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats and whole grains. Paired with a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods — which are often laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats and chemical additives — this approach has the potential to improve the health trajectory of Americans.
These improvements are long overdue. It’s no secret that the United States is currently facing a national health emergency. Nearly 90% of healthcare spending goes toward treating people with chronic diseases. Many of these illnesses are not due to genetic destiny; they are the predictable result of the standard American diet — a diet high in processed foods, added sugars, unhealthy fats and sodium, while being low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
The consequences have been devastating. More than 70% of American adults are overweight or obese, and nearly one in three American adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 has prediabetes.
While these statistics constitute a tragedy for the individuals directly affected, they have also put our national security at risk. Diet-driven chronic disease now disqualifies large numbers of young Americans from military service, undermining national readiness and cutting off a historic pathway to opportunity and upward mobility.
For decades, federal incentives have promoted low-quality, highly processed foods and pharmaceutical intervention instead of prevention. This has been a recipe for disaster, and it was the inevitable outcome of poor policy choices, inadequate nutrition research and a lack of coordination across federal, state, local and private partners.
Thanks to the bold leadership of President Donald Trump, this string of failure ends today.
List of micro-nutrients in ground beef:
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Folate (Vitamin B9)
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Iron
Zinc
Phosphorus
Selenium
Potassium
Magnesium
Sodium
Copper
Manganese
Chromium
Molybdenum
Cobalt
Nickel
Read more here: https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11025-eat-real-food-new-us-dietary-guidelines-name-and-shame-highly-processed-foods
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