JOURNAL ARTICLE

US Flips Food Pyramid to Promote Protein, Cut Added Sugar.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Peterson, Kristina; Lowenkron, Hadriana 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the updated nutrition guidelines released by the Trump administration, which reintroduce a revamped food pyramid and emphasize a diet lower in sugar and higher in protein. The new guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to no more than 10 grams per meal and increasing daily protein intake to 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight. They also address the consumption of highly processed foods for the first time and suggest using healthy fats like olive oil and butter in cooking. Additionally, the guidelines drop specific alcohol consumption limits, instead advising reduced alcohol intake without explicit warnings about its health risks. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190714895
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