**U.S. Health Department to Release New Dietary Guidelines: Embracing Saturated Fats**
On Monday, November 17, U.S. Secretary of Health and Public Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced that next month a new set of dietary guidelines will be released by the U.S. government, putting an end to the long-standing demonization of so-called anti-saturated fats like butter, cheese, milk, and red meat.
During his speech at the Food Allergy Fund Leadership Forum, Kennedy stated, “We are ending the nation’s war on saturated fats. We will be releasing new dietary guidelines emphasizing the importance of protein and saturated fats for health.”
The new guidelines are expected to be introduced next month and are believed to help rehabilitate some “unhealthful” foods, “It will truly revolutionize the country’s food system and dietary culture,” Kennedy said.
Last month, NewsNation, a sister company of the Congressional Hill Report, reported that Kennedy’s proposed new dietary guidelines will recommend an increase in the consumption of butter, cheese, milk, and red meat for Americans. This recommendation starkly contrasts with current mainstream nutrition views.
In September, Kennedy unveiled the “Make America Healthy Again” strategy, identifying refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed foods as the true culprits behind unhealthy outcomes, often overshadowed in discussions on obesity and inflammation.
For decades, foods such as butter, cheese, milk, and red meat have been unfairly demonized, Kennedy expressed. The new guidelines are set to advise Americans to “prioritize whole-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, and meats – healthful and nutritious food choices, while also recommending limiting the intake of ultra-processed and high-sugar foods.”
Kennedy also advocated for the reintroduction of full-fat dairy products like whole milk in schools. He said, “The new dietary guidelines will be commonsense, emphasizing the need for saturated fats in dairy products, high-quality meats, fresh meats, and vegetables… when we publish these guidelines, it will give everyone a reason to promote these ideas within our schools.”
The Secretary’s stance on saturated fats challenges the longstanding media and magazine promotion of “healthy foods” and differs significantly from the so-called mainstream medical views.
According to the current national guidelines, saturated fats intake should not exceed 10% of daily calorie intake starting from age two. The American Heart Association warns that excessive saturated fat consumption can elevate bad cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. The association recommends saturated fat intake to constitute just 6% of total daily calorie intake.
However, Kennedy himself is a proponent and practitioner of the “carnivore diet.” This dietary approach advocates for the consumption of meats, poultry, eggs, seafood, fish, dairy products, and water.
In an earlier interview with Fox News this year, Kennedy elaborated on his eating habits: “Mainly meat, then fermented foods – anything fermented. So, I drink a lot of yogurt, of course, unsweetened yogurt. Then it’s coleslaw, sauerkraut, and various fermented vegetables.” He mentioned that this eating pattern “greatly improved my health.”
At the Food Allergy Fund Leadership Forum, Kennedy also discussed other health protective measures taken by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under his leadership, including incentivizing the reduction of petroleum-based food coloring usage and strengthening supervision of infant formula.
As part of the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, Kennedy has been driving comprehensive reform of American dietary culture since taking office.
He has been particularly concerned with artificial food colors and set a target to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic colors by the end of 2026. Kennedy referred to these synthetic colors as “toxic compounds,” believing they pose “real, measurable risks to the health and development of our children.”