**New Dietary Guidelines for a Healthier You** The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released, emphasizing the importance of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in maintaining a healthy diet.
**New Dietary Guidelines for a Healthier You**
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released, emphasizing the importance of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in maintaining a healthy diet. The guidelines recommend increasing daily intake of protein and full-fat dairy products while reducing consumption of ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and alcohol.
The new inverted food pyramid encourages Americans to limit their intake of added sugars, with no amount considered part of a healthy diet. Meals should not exceed 10 grams (about 2 teaspoons) of added sugar. The guidelines also target highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates, recommending that consumers avoid packaged, prepared, ready-to-eat foods that are salty or sweet.
The updated guidelines prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods and encourage Americans to "eat the right amount for you" based on age, sex, height, weight, and level of physical activity. Portion size and hydration are also highlighted as key components.
**Why Protein is Important**
The new guidelines recommend increasing daily protein intake from 0.36 grams per pound of body weight to between 0.54 and 0.73 grams per pound of body weight. Experts agree that protein is essential for maintaining a healthy diet, particularly for older adults and those undergoing weight loss.
Protein can be obtained from a variety of sources, including:
- Eggs
- Poultry
- Seafood
- Red meat
You can also obtain protein from plant-based foods such as beans, peas, lentils, legumes, nuts, seeds, and soy.
**Expert Insights**
Dalia Perelman, a research dietitian at Stanford University, notes that while higher levels of protein may be beneficial for certain individuals, it's unclear whether these increased recommendations are necessary for the general population. She cautions that elevating protein as the dominant dietary goal may unintentionally displace fiber-rich foods.
Consult with our registered dietitians to learn more about incorporating these guidelines into your healthy eating plan and achieving your nutritional goals.
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