The changes, announced by RFK Jr, received mixed reviews from experts, in particular over concerns some could lead to people eating more saturated fats.

Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.

The Trump Administration unveiled a new food pyramid that prioritizes protein, dairy, healthy fats, vegetables, and fruits.

The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed food and reduce refined carbohydrates.

Preservatives are often used in ultra processed foods such as ready meals, crisps, sugary snacks and breakfast cereals, which have already been linked to poor health by scientists

Learn about the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines, which focus on limiting processed foods, and what they mean for school meals.

As the Trump administration looks to create a federal definition of ultra-processed foods, the question of the best way to differentiate products within a category that can lump packaged whole-wheat bread together with soda and cheese puffs has been the subject of much debate.

The preservatives that keep processed foods fresh may also be quietly increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes.