The new food pyramid, however, places vegetables, proteins, dairy and healthy fats like olive oil at the top, suggesting they should hold equal importance. Fruits and nuts are slightly lower on the pyramid, and whole grains are at the very bottom.

New dietary guidelines move away from Michelle Obama’s MyPlate, introducing an inverted food pyramid that’s already sparking debate.

The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.

The new recommendations drew mixed reactions from experts, who criticized the emphasis on meat and dairy while praising limits on ultraprocessed foods and added sugars.

The USDA updated its dietary guidelines every five years, and the New Pyramid will replace "My Plate," which has been the guideline since 2011. The New Pyramid prioritizes "real food," emphasizing the importance of eating protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and avoiding ultra-processed foods.

The White House has released the 2025–2030 “MAHA” dietary guidelines, shifting the US food pyramid toward whole foods, higher protein intake, and fewer ultra-processed foods and added sugars., US News,

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WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 - First Lady Michelle Obama, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin today unveiled the federal government's new food icon, MyPlate, to serve as a reminder to help consumers make healthier food choices.