The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.

Sweeping changes prioritize protein and fats over processed carbs, challenging decades of dietary dogma and setting the stage for a major public health debate.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveils the department's new dietary guidelines. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images If you take anything at all from the latest edition of the federal dietary guidelines, out this week, it should be ...

The new design prioritized protein, healthy fats, and whole foods. At the same time, it pushed whole grains, ultra-processed food, and sugar to the bottom. The old food pyramid, which dated back to the 1990s, had grains and cereals on the bottom, fruits and vegetables in the middle, and dairy and meat products near the top, with fats and sugars.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday introduced a revised food pyramid that places greater emphasis on whole foods, reduced sugar intake, hydration, and physical activity, marking a shift from the previous MyPlate model as federal officials seek to address rising obesity and chronic disease rates.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss updated dietary guidelines prioritizing protein, fruits and vegetables, while urging Americans to cut back on ultra-processed foods.