Nutrition policy stories

Jul 23, 2026

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Spark Debate Over Protein Intake Recommendations for Aging Adults

The release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans has triggered scientific debate, with experts questioning whether current protein intake recommendations are sufficient for healthy aging and whether guidelines adequately address the needs of middle-aged and older adults.

Jul 23, 20264 sources

Jun 29, 2026

Arkansas implements SNAP ban on candy and soda purchases despite federal court ruling against similar restrictions

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is moving forward with a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase candy and soft drinks, effective July 1, 2026, despite a recent federal judge's ruling that similar restrictions in other states violated federal law.

Jun 29, 20265 sources

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▪The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are presented in a printed summary, an institutional video, a scientific report, and an appendix detailing food portions.
▪The inverted food pyramid model has been criticized by nutrition experts for being less intuitive, potentially confusing, and failing to reflect modern integrated dietary patterns.
▪The administration responsible for the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans rejected the December 2024 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee scientific report, citing methodological and conceptual limitations.

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