The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under Secretaries Brooke L. Rollins and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., respectively, have unveiled the new 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030'. The announcement was made through a joint op-ed published in Fox News and a press release on the USDA and HHS websites on January 8, 2026. This marks a significant reset of federal nutrition policy, championed by the Trump administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative. The core message of the new guidelines is to prioritize 'real food,' including increased intake of protein, full-fat dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains. Conversely, the guidelines strongly recommend a dramatic reduction in highly processed foods, which are often laden with refined carbohydrates, added sugars, excess sodium, unhealthy fats, and chemical additives. Secretary Kennedy stated that this approach aims to combat America's national health emergency, where a significant portion of healthcare spending goes towards chronic diseases often linked to diet and lifestyle. A notable change in the new guidelines concerns alcohol consumption. Unlike previous editions that recommended specific numerical limits, the 2025-2030 guidelines advise Americans to simply 'limit alcohol beverages' for better overall health, removing explicit daily drink recommendations. This shift has generated controversy, with public health advocates expressing concern over the vagueness of the advice and the potential downplaying of alcohol's health risks. Critics argue that the emphasis on red meat and full-fat dairy goes against decades of evidence-based nutrition research regarding cardiovascular disease. Brooke L. Rollins serves as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, having been confirmed in February 2025. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his prior environmental activism and independent presidential candidacy, assumed the role of the 26th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services in February 2025. Their joint announcement underscores a unified effort to reshape the nation's dietary landscape, albeit with a strategy that has already ignited considerable debate among health professionals and the public.