JOURNAL ARTICLE
The food pyramid may be back on the menu.
Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2025, v. 206, n. 19/20. P. 10 1 of 3
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Authored By: DE GUZMAN, CHAD 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the evolution of dietary guidelines in the United States, highlighting the potential reinstatement of the food pyramid by the Trump Administration as part of the upcoming 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It traces the history of U.S. dietary advice from the 1943 "Basic Seven" to the 2011 MyPlate model, noting the various formats and recommendations aimed at promoting balanced nutrition. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, is mentioned as advocating for dietary recommendations based on rigorous science, while also expressing concerns about ultraprocessed foods. The article indicates that the new guidelines may focus on protein and whole foods, although experts have raised concerns about the potential oversimplification of dietary advice. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2025/12, Vol. 206, Issue 19/20, p10
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Nutrition and Dietetics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0818-0628
- Accession Number:189618053
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