The new three-section food pyramid is part of the administration’s new nutrition policy announced Wednesday, which encourages Americans to eat whole or minimally processed foods, which it calls “real food,” and has been a longtime interest of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Everything you need to know about the Trump administration’s new inverted pyramid of dietary guidelines for Americans.

New nutrition guidance announced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., introduces an inverted food pyramid prioritizing protein, dairy, and vegetables over processed foods and added sugars.

HHS has unveiled an inverted food pyramid prioritizing meat and fats over grains, as health experts such as Dr. Andrew Huberman share feedback on the new guidelines.

On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services released an updated version of dietary guidelines and a new food pyramid.

The new food pyramid, however, places vegetables, proteins, dairy and healthy fats like olive oil at the top, suggesting they should hold equal importance. Fruits and nuts are slightly lower on the pyramid, and whole grains are at the very bottom.

The Trump administration released new nutritional guidelines, introducing a new inverted food pyramid that prioritizes red meat and full-fat dairy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the new guidelines the “most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history.

New food guidelines shared by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week have consumers, health experts and food companies taking note. The guidelines, which are being referenced as the "new food pyramid" could mean higher costs for consumers.

The U.S. Health Department has released a new inverted food pyramid along with nutrition guidelines for 2026, replacing the traditional food pyramid many Americans studied in school.

New dietary guidelines move away from Michelle Obama’s MyPlate, introducing an inverted food pyramid that’s already sparking debate.