From the article comments: “In what inverted universe should six organizations of respected, knowledgeable medical experts have to resort to legal action against a man with no science or medical credentials, who lives to undermine the health and well-being of 330+ million Americans?”

When someone in a crowd yells “pedophile protector” and you instantly think “hey that’s ME, I better respond!”

…well, that seems problematic for you.

I am not a lawyer, but to the best of my knowledge there aren’t legal issues. The guidelines are just guidelines. The big problem is the confusion they are generating. Ethically, providers need to continue following the evidence in order to do no harm.

“To rebuild public trust in nutrition, future guidelines must align the science, the visuals, and the realities of how people actually eat.”

Author bio:
Hannah Van Ark, M.S., R.D.N., is a Colorado-based registered dietitian specializing in nutrition for women and families.

“To rebuild public trust in nutrition, future guidelines must align the science, the visuals, and the realities of how people actually eat.”

Author bio:
Hannah Van Ark, M.S., R.D.N., is a Colorado-based registered dietitian specializing in nutrition for women and families.

“Nutrition professionals rely on clear, evidence-based guidance to help patients make realistic, healthy choices. When that foundation becomes inconsistent, our job shifts from supporting people to untangling contradictions.”

“Clients have already asked me whether the new pyramid means they should eat more steak instead of more beans. Based on the science and the guidelines’ own recommendation to limit saturated fat, the answer is usually no. Based on the visual alone (w/ a fatty cut of steak) the answer seems to be yes”

“When government guidelines contradict science, and the visuals contradict their own text, clients start to question the credibility of the entire nutrition profession. A common reaction I’ve heard is, “Does anyone really know what’s going on anymore?”

“Given the strong evidence supporting fiber-rich plant proteins, the pyramid is deeply misleading. It suggests that animal protein is the default, while plant-based sources are optional at best or inferior at worst… these changes weaken the scientific integrity of the entire document”

“William Tong, the attorney general of Connecticut, praised the ruling.
“This project is on the finish line to begin delivering clean, affordable energy to Connecticut families,” Mr. Tong said… “With yet another clear defeat, it is my hope that Donald Trump will drop his lawless and erratic attacks”