GRIMES, Iowa — Food labels can be difficult to read, and it is often hard for shoppers to decipher what foods are actually good for them. As people work to make healthier choices, U.S. Health ...

Prioritizing protein could push food costs even higher for Americans in 2026.

For 46 years, the government has been trying to give us advice on how to eat better. In 1980, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans were introduced, after lawmakers took notice of how some modern ...

WASHINGTON — Last week, the U.S. released its updated federal dietary guidelines, guided by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The new "food pyramid" is the latest update to ...

On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new dietary guidelines overhauling decades of previous guidance. The old guidelines, stated a USDA fact sheet, “favored corporate ...

The latest USDA food guidance emphasizes whole foods over processed items. Food assistance organizations face challenges in sourcing fresh produce due to federal program cuts. Charities are ...

For years, the food pyramid was the example of healthy eating that everyone in America was given, and now, more than a decade after it was discarded in favor of simpler recommendations, it's set for a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food Pyramid illustration against a white background - Lumpynoodles/Getty Images Every five years, the United States Drug ...