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US Food Advice Pushed to Next Year
5 Dec
Summary
- Dietary guidelines release delayed to early 2026.
- Government shutdown cited as reason for postponement.
- New guidelines expected to address saturated fat and processed foods.
The highly anticipated Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been delayed and are now slated for release in early 2026. This postponement pushes back the government's official recommendations for healthy eating, which were initially expected in December.
Officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the revised timeline, indicating the guidelines would be published shortly after the new year begins. A federal official attributed the delay to the recent government shutdown, a factor that impacted the original schedule.
The upcoming guidelines are expected to introduce significant updates, particularly concerning saturated fat consumption, with current recommendations limiting it to less than 10% of daily calories. Furthermore, these new directives are anticipated to address ultra-processed foods, an area not covered in the existing guidelines, and may also propose modified suggestions regarding dairy intake.
