NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against the new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas,” said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director, NPPC. “That’s really concerning because those plant-based proteins are not the same when it comes to the nutrients that we get from animal-based protein.” The NPPC warns that these recommendations could have major impacts on federal food programs, including school meals and veterans’ meals. The organization has expressed frustration over the process and plans to work with the Trump administration to ensure the final guidelines support meat as a key part of a balanced diet.