The new food pyramid in the USA has sparked criticism from nutrition experts, who argue that the changes are not supported by solid scientific evidence.

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have brought significant changes, including an inverted pyramid that places recommended foods at the top and those to avoid at the base. This approach, previously used in Europe, is considered insufficiently explained in the U.S., generating confusion regarding healthy eating. A controversial decision is the promotion of animal products, such as beef and whole dairy, while whole grains are placed at the base of the pyramid, and legumes are completely absent. Nutritionists warn that these messages contradict the scientific consensus on preventing cardiovascular diseases. Critics accuse the new guidelines of using pseudo-scientific language and being influenced by the dairy and meat industries. The administration claims that the old guidelines contributed to the obesity epidemic, but experts contest this assertion, emphasizing that adherence to previous recommendations was low.