Nutrition and the New Pyramid

June 1, 2026

Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publish nutrition advice. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025–2030) marks a major shift in federal nutrition policy, emphasizing a simple message: eat real food. The latest guidance highlights whole, nutrient dense foods while urging Americans to limit ultra processed products.

To reinforce this shift, the guidelines introduced the New Pyramid that visually prioritizes real, minimally processed foods to help Americans make healthier, more informed choices.