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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonel Aleccia

Why nutrition experts are wary of Trump’s new protein guidelines

The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to “prioritize protein foods at every meal” and advise increasing daily intake — up to double the amount of previous recommendations.

“We are ending the war on protein,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proclaimed as the Trump administration unveiled the 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

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