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New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid

Advice emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing ultraprocessed foods

A person placing a piece of meat, plastic wrapped in a black tray, into a basket full of fruits and vegetables.

New dietary guidelines in the United States emphasize eating whole foods with priority given to proteins, such as meat and full-fat dairy products.

By Tina Hesman Saey

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