Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s dietary guidelines have been unveiled with a twist - the classic food pyramid has been turned upside down, resembling a funnel, and its traditional structure has been jumbled up.
According to the revised guidelines, Americans are now advised to start their diet with large slabs of red meat, wedge of cheese, roasted bird, broccoli, carrots, frozen peas, whole milk, unsweetened yogurt, "healthy fats" like olive oil and butter, fruits, nuts, and finally, at the bottom of the funnel, whole grains.
Critics argue that this approach is contradictory to their own recommendations, which advise limiting saturated fat intake. The American Heart Association has expressed concerns over the guidelines, noting that saturated fats are a primary driver of cardiovascular disease.
The new guidance also rolls back previous limits on alcohol, instead urging Americans to "drink less." This move has drawn criticism from outside experts, who argue that this approach could have negative health consequences.
Moreover, several experts involved in crafting the final document have ties to the meat and dairy industry, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The American Medical Association has praised the new guidelines for addressing highly processed foods but notes that there is still a need for clearer definitions and guidance on how consumers can identify these products.
Overall, Kennedy's revised dietary guidelines are sparking controversy among nutrition experts and public health advocates, who worry that they may prioritize corporate interests over scientific evidence.
According to the revised guidelines, Americans are now advised to start their diet with large slabs of red meat, wedge of cheese, roasted bird, broccoli, carrots, frozen peas, whole milk, unsweetened yogurt, "healthy fats" like olive oil and butter, fruits, nuts, and finally, at the bottom of the funnel, whole grains.
Critics argue that this approach is contradictory to their own recommendations, which advise limiting saturated fat intake. The American Heart Association has expressed concerns over the guidelines, noting that saturated fats are a primary driver of cardiovascular disease.
The new guidance also rolls back previous limits on alcohol, instead urging Americans to "drink less." This move has drawn criticism from outside experts, who argue that this approach could have negative health consequences.
Moreover, several experts involved in crafting the final document have ties to the meat and dairy industry, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The American Medical Association has praised the new guidelines for addressing highly processed foods but notes that there is still a need for clearer definitions and guidance on how consumers can identify these products.
Overall, Kennedy's revised dietary guidelines are sparking controversy among nutrition experts and public health advocates, who worry that they may prioritize corporate interests over scientific evidence.
the meat lobby just got a major win 
and i'm lowkey worried about this 
60% of americans are already on a path to obesity so do we really need more red meat in our diets? 
fun fact: saturated fat intake is linked to heart disease, which kills over 360k americans annually 
. according to the american heart association, you should limit your daily saturated fat intake to no more than 5-6% of your total diet daily 
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here's a comparison of the old food pyramid vs kennedy's revised guidelines:
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i'm not a doctor or anything but isn't saturated fat bad for you? like, my grandma used to tell me that all the time she'd always say "you know what's good for the soul?" and then she'd give me an ice cream cone 
anyway back in the day it seemed like everyone was on the same page about healthy eating but now it feels like there are so many different opinions and no one's really sure what's true anymore 
. i mean, all that red meat & cheese at the top? sounds like a heart attack waitin to happen 
. and dont even get me started on the alcohol part... drink less? how r we s'posed 2 know wut's healthy 2 begin w/ 
. gotta agree w/ american heart assoc, sat fatz r def the enemy here. but at the same time, i'm lowkey stoked that they're tryin 2 take on highly processed foods 
. just wish dey would've done more research before sharin' dis w/ us 
. I'm not saying it's all bad - at least they're talking about whole grains being last on the list. Maybe we can finally kick those processed foods to the curb 
! Starting with red meat and cheese? Didn't we used to think those were bad for us? 
I'm worried about these conflicts of interest too... wouldn't it be better if experts just stuck to the science without any corporate ties? 
Not to mention, those American Heart Association people are literally saying saturated fats are bad for you... what's going on here? 
It's like, what's the deal with all that red meat at the top? Don't get me wrong, a good burger now and then isn't bad, but shouldn't we be focusing on leaner options? 
The American Heart Association is giving me major concerns over saturated fats... #SaturatedFatAwareness
That's a step in the right direction, right? Still, I'm gonna keep my eye on this one... it feels like there's more to the story than meets the eye. 
my friend's uncle is a cardiologist but he said the opposite - that it's all about balance and moderation... but then again, some of these experts have ties to big corps, so you never know 
... but seriously, a funnel food pyramid? sounds like a recipe for disaster to me 
. why are they trying to flip the classic structure on its head just for the sake of being different? just give us plain old boring guidelines like everyone else's already 
I mean, I get what Kennedy is trying to do - shake things up and get people talking about their diet again 
but this new guideline is just so... backwards 
I'm all for red meat and cheese being at the top of the pyramid but come on, folks! Limiting saturated fat intake isn't that hard to understand 
. those guidelines are all about profit over people's health. and what's up with the "drink less" advice? isn't that just a fancy way of saying "eat more"? also, shouldn't there be some stricter rules on food processing? it seems like they're just giving the meat & dairy industries a free pass 
Also, I'm low-key surprised they're just telling people to "drink less" instead of giving a specific limit. That could lead to some nasty hangovers 
. And omg, conflicts of interest with the meat and dairy industry? Talk about a recipe for disaster 
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I'm not sure I agree with this new food pyramid from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It seems like the opposite of what I learned in school - we used to be told to eat more fruits and veggies, then whole grains, and only a little bit of dairy. Now it's all about that red meat? 
It just feels like some big food corporations are trying to push their stuff and make us eat more of it. And those ties to the meat and dairy industry... yeah, that's not good. 
this new diet guideline from Robert F. Kennedy Jr is like a disaster 
first of all it's just plain backwards everyone knows to start with fruits and veggies not red meat