Revolutionizing American Nutrition: The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines

(Washington, D.C., January 8, 2026) – In a landmark announcement, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a joint opinion piece in Fox News, unveiling the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030. These guidelines advocate for a sustainable approach to nutrition that emphasizes whole, real foods while calling for a significant reduction in processed food consumption.

A Pivot Towards Real Food

“At long last, we are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers, and companies that grow and produce real food,” stated Rollins and Kennedy. “The Trump administration is excited to announce the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, marking the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in our nation’s history.”

Embracing Healthier Choices

The guidelines are timely, coinciding with the New Year—a period traditionally marked by personal resolutions focused on health improvement. The essence is straightforward: eat real food. This encompasses increased consumption of protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains, alongside a drastic decline in highly processed foods that tend to be high in refined carbohydrates, sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats.

Addressing a National Health Emergency

The urgency of these recommendations cannot be overstated. The United States is grappling with a health crisis; approximately 90% of healthcare expenditures are directed towards chronic diseases, many stemming from the standard American diet. A diet characterized by high levels of processed foods leads to alarming statistics: over 70% of American adults are classified as overweight or obese, with one in three adolescents aged 12 to 17 diagnosed with prediabetes.

Implications on National Security

These alarming health statistics not only impact individual lives but also pose risks to national security. Increasing diet-related chronic diseases are disqualifying many young Americans from military service, thus undermining national readiness and limiting access to upward mobility.

A Call for Comprehensive Change

For decades, federal incentives have championed low-quality, highly processed foods, overshadowing preventative measures and proper nutrition research. “Thanks to the bold leadership of President Donald Trump, this detrimental trend ends today,” said Rollins and Kennedy.

Collaboration is Key

The new guidelines acknowledge that addressing the national health crisis requires a collective effort. All stakeholders—healthcare professionals, educators, community leaders, industry players, and lawmakers—are urged to unite in this cause.

Looking Towards a Healthier Future

“Together, we can shift our food system away from chronic disease and towards nourishment, resilience, and long-term health,” stated the Secretaries. As we step into a new year, let’s recommit to Making America Healthy Again by prioritizing real food.

Brooke L. Rollins is the 33rd Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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