Last week, the Trump administration released updated guidelines on what to eat and drink for good health — and a new, upside down food pyramid that has steak, whole milk and cheese near the top and whole grains at the bottom. For many, these new recommendations prompted more questions than answers.
Previous guidance advised Americans to limit foods high in saturated fats, but the new pyramid encourages their consumption, for example. The updated guidelines also urge Americans to eat more protein than previous versions have; and they set stricter limits on added sugars, including suggesting that children shouldn’t consume them until they are 11.
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Alice Callahan is a Times reporter covering nutrition and health. She has a Ph.D. in nutrition from the University of California, Davis.
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