RFK, Jr., Upsets Food Pyramid, Urging Americans to Eat More Meat
Scientific American Ideas • 1/7/2026 – 1/10/2026
Summary
Nutritional guidelines released by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the USDA on Wednesday advocate for increased meat consumption and emphasize “real food” high in saturated fat. This marks a departure from decades of evidence regarding healthful diets.
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