Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told CBS News on Wednesday that one key goal of the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines is to encourage protein consumption, defending the new food pyramid against criticism that it could lead to more saturated fat consumption. But the group said it's concerned the mentions of red meat and salt "could inadvertently lead consumers to exceed recommended limits for sodium and saturated fats, which are primary drivers of cardiovascular disease." The group emphasized Wednesday that it believes people should try to get protein from lean meats and seafood, and to limit their red meat consumption.
Author: Nancy Cordes, Joe Walsh
Published at: 2026-01-07 22:38:32
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