New US dietary guidelines to be announced as HHS, USDA look to ‘ensure transparency’

The “Make America Healthy Again” commission recently held its inaugural meeting with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The focus of the meeting was on conducting a thorough review of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans that were released by the Biden Administration last year.

During the meeting, Secretary Rollins expressed her support for President Trump’s efforts to promote healthy living and empower Americans to make better choices for their health. She emphasized the importance of collaboration across different government departments to encourage healthy outcomes for families.

In a joint press release, the USDA and HHS announced that they would be releasing the 2025-2030 report ahead of the end-of-year deadline. They also highlighted their commitment to making holistic process improvements to ensure transparency and minimize conflicts of interest.

Secretary Rollins described the upcoming guidelines as being based on sound science rather than political ideology. She emphasized that the focus would be on promoting healthy choices and outcomes for all Americans.

Secretary Kennedy also expressed his support for updating the dietary guidelines, stating that it was a crucial step in making America the healthiest country in the world. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the guidelines serve the public interest and public health, rather than special interests.

While specific changes to the guidelines have not yet been announced, supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement have been advocating for the use of natural lards such as beef tallow over seed oils in food. The existing guidelines advise Americans to move away from fats high in saturated fat, such as butter and oils.

In a separate development, Secretary Kennedy met with representatives from leading food companies to discuss food safety issues. He announced that the HHS would be eliminating the GRAS loophole, which allows new ingredients and chemicals to be introduced into the food supply without proper notification to the FDA or the public.

Overall, the “Make America Healthy Again” commission is taking significant steps to ensure that the upcoming dietary guidelines are based on sound science and prioritize the health and well-being of all Americans. The collaboration between the USDA and HHS is expected to result in guidelines that promote healthy choices and outcomes for individuals and families across the country.