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Dietary Guidelines Delay

Published October 28, 2025

The Trump Administration is delaying the release of the new dietary guidelines due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Department of Health and Human Services and USDA were planning to finalize the report by the end of this month, but…

Dietary Guidelines Expected by Early Fall

Published May 8, 2025

During a House Appropriations hearing, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said USDA is working with the Health and Human Services Department on the new dietary guidelines. The details will be released in the early fall. The Dietary Guidelines are released every…

NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

Published February 14, 2025

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,…

A Push for Plant-Based Protein

Published December 11, 2024

The dietary guidelines draft recommendations call for more consumption of beans and less red meat. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines are updated every five years. This draft moves beans and lentils from the vegetable group to the protein group and lists…

Dietary Guidelines Released

Published December 10, 2024

USDA and the Health and Human Services Department have released the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The report, which is conducted every five years, considers everything from the consumption of processed foods to weight management. It calls for the consumption…

Diary’s Importance Remains Strong in New DGAs

Published January 1, 2021

The latest update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans restates dairy’s importance in a well-balanced, healthy diet. National Milk Producers Federation Regulatory Affairs Manager Miquela Hanselman says this is good news for the entire dairy supply chain. "Dairy maintained its…

Beef Backed in New Dietary Guidelines

Published December 30, 2020

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association praised the newly released Dietary Guidelines for 2020-2025. The guidelines recognize lean beef as part of a healthy diet across all ages, with one three-ounce serving offering ten essential nutrients in just 170 calories. "This…

Sugar Association Applauds “Strong Scientific Evidence” Supporting DGAs

Published December 30, 2020

The Sugar Association is pleased USDA sided with “strong scientific evidence” when developing the new Dietary Guidelines for the next five years. In a statement provided to the Red River Farm Network, President and CEO Courtney Gaine praised the decision…

New Dietary Guidelines Put Nutrient-Dense Foods/Drinks as a Priority

Published December 30, 2020

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released. Covering a five-year time frame, the guidelines, provide science-based advice that promotes health, reduces the risk of chronic disease and meets nutrient needs. “We have taken the very important step to…

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Dietary Guidelines Delay

Dietary Guidelines Expected by Early Fall

NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

A Push for Plant-Based Protein

Dietary Guidelines Released

Diary’s Importance Remains Strong in New DGAs

Beef Backed in New Dietary Guidelines

Sugar Association Applauds “Strong Scientific Evidence” Supporting DGAs

New Dietary Guidelines Put Nutrient-Dense Foods/Drinks as a Priority

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