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303: New DGAs: The Good, The Bad & The Upside Down – Alex Turnbull

303: New DGAs: The Good, The Bad & The Upside Down – Alex Turnbull

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released on January 7, 2026 by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. These new guidelines state that they had concerns with the DGAC report because it framed it's analysis through a health equity lens and therefore disregarded most of the report instead relying on their own independent report.

Tune in to this episode to learn about:

  • · An overview of the new DGAs
  • · The new upside down pyramid that replaces MyPlate
  • · What has changed from the previous version and what has not changed
  • · Hits, misses and inconsistencies
  • · What the DGAs mean for people/families at home
  • · What the DGAs mean for federal nutrition programs like school meals
  • · What health professional organizations have to say about the new DGAs
  • · Practical takeaways and tips for the public and health professionals
  • · Resources for more information
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