The new nutrition recommendations prioritize protein and healthy fats, sharply reducing the role of grains and signaling a significant shift from longstanding government guidance.

RFK Jr. and the USDA announced a whole new food pyramid, but how has it changed over the years, and does it include no sugars? Here's what to know.

Gone is the grain-heavy emphasis that defined earlier guidance, and in its place is guidance to prioritize “whole, nutrient dense foods.”

The USDA first published guidance in 1980, then a food pyramid in 1992 and a 2011 "MyPlate" version. Here's how they stack up to RFK's new pyramid.

The food pyramid released by RFK Jr's USDA looks very different from the one you probably remember. See what's changed.

The White House has released the 2025–2030 “MAHA” dietary guidelines, shifting the US food pyramid toward whole foods, higher protein intake, and fewer ultra-processed foods and added sugars., US News,

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, emphasizing “real food," protein, and saturated fat. A new upside-down food pyramid was released alongside the guidelines, which places protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables above whole grains. 1

New nutrition guidance announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., introduces an inverted food pyramid prioritizing protein, dairy, and vegetables over processed foods and added sugars.

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.