"The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as school lunches. But the newest version of the guidelines, released on Jan. 7, 2026, seems to be spurring more confusion than clarity about what people should be eating. The latest dietary guidelines, published on Jan. 7, 2026, have received mixed reviews from nutrition experts."
"I've been studying nutrition and chronic disease for over 35 years, and in 2020 I wrote " Sugarproof," a book about reducing consumption of added sugars to improve health. I served as a scientific adviser for the new guidelines. I chose to participate in this process, despite its accelerated and sometimes controversial nature, for two reasons. First, I wanted to help ensure the review was conducted with scientific rigor."
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans translate current nutrition science into practical eating advice and guide federal programs such as school lunches. The 2026 update, released Jan. 7, 2026, emphasizes evidence on food processing, added sugars and sugary beverages and has prompted mixed reviews and public confusion about recommended choices. A scientist with over 35 years' experience, associated with the 2020 title Sugarproof, served as a scientific adviser to ensure rigorous review. Federal officials prioritized areas with especially strong evidence. The adviser's role and colleagues involved reviewing and synthesizing evidence to clarify where the science is strongest and most consistent. The guidelines are updated every five years.
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