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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled a new food pyramid on January 8, 2026, that prioritizes whole foods, proteins, and fats over grains. This release of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines follows earlier regulatory actions, including the FDA's ban on six synthetic food dyes in April 2025.
What to know
- HHS announced a temporary policy allowing compounding pharmacies to produce six peptides: BPC‑157, TB‑500, DSIP, PT‑141, Sermorelin, and IGF‑1 LR3. Oct 29
- The policy provides a legal prescription pathway for these substances despite FDA concerns about safety and efficacy. Oct 29
- The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize real food and nutrients over processed ingredients. Jan 8
- Proteins and healthy fats are placed at the base of the new food pyramid, while grains occupy a smaller tier. Jan 8
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled the new food pyramid at a press conference. Jan 8
Timeline
- Oct 29, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026
- Jan 8, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026
- Apr 22, 2025
- Apr 19, 2025
