JOURNAL ARTICLE

US to Urge Americans to Cut Down on Added Sugars in New Diet Guidelines.

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

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Peterson, Kristina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the anticipated updates to the federal Dietary Guidelines, which are expected to recommend that Americans limit added sugars to no more than 10 grams per meal and avoid highly processed foods. These guidelines, influenced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aim to address rising chronic diseases linked to sugar and ultra-processed food consumption. While the overall limit of 10% of calories from added sugars for individuals over two years old will remain, there may be an increase in the recommended daily protein intake. The guidelines, which impact school meals and federal nutrition programs, face challenges in implementation due to infrastructure limitations in schools. [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:190691823
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