A newly unveiled US food pyramid has ignited a fierce debate over the future of American nutrition, after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted dietary guidelines that elevate red meat, cheese and full-fat dairy to the top of the chart. Touted by the administration as a historic reset, the move has drawn swift criticism from nutrition scientists who warn it clashes with decades of research and risks confusing the public about healthy eating.
While few Americans consult dietary guidelines themselves, these standards strongly shape school meals, military provisions, and federal food aid.
