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Kennedy's inverted food pyramid appears in new federal dietary guidelines
Summary
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that include an inverted food pyramid placing steak, cheese and full‑fat milk near the top and whole grains at the bottom. The image echoes a 1992 version and has been used as a symbol by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies.
Content
The Trump administration released new federal dietary guidelines that include an inverted food pyramid. The pyramid places steak, cheese and full‑fat milk near the top and puts whole grains at the bottom. The design echoes an earlier, right‑side‑up pyramid from 1992 that emphasized grains. The image has been prominent for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies, who have criticized previous federal nutrition advice.
Key points:
- The administration published new dietary guidelines that feature an inverted food pyramid.
- The pyramid shows steak, cheese and full‑fat milk near the top and whole grains at the bottom.
- The design is a nod to the 1992 pyramid, which was right side up and emphasized grains as the largest section.
- The image has been used by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and supporters as a symbol for their approach to nutrition.
Summary:
The inverted pyramid represents a visual shift in federal dietary messaging and has been associated with the Make America Healthy Again movement. Undetermined at this time.
