WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans today face a growing nutrition crisis driven by years of confusing and often contradictory dietary guidance. Families are inundated with mixed messages about how to build healthy diets — leaving many unsure how to make informed, practical nutrition choices.
Independent Women applauds the release of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which take an important step toward restoring clarity, transparency, and common sense to federal health recommendations.
“Our food has been making us sick. Dietary guidelines that emphasize real food, limiting sugar, and avoiding ultra-processed products are a welcome correction,” said Dr. Monique Yohanan, senior fellow for health policy at Independent Women.
The Trump administration’s updated guidelines prioritize sound nutrition, emphasize personal responsibility and informed decision-making, and move away from one-size-fits-all mandates in favor of flexible guidance rooted in modern nutrition science—reestablishing food as the foundation of health and better serving American families.
MAKING AMERICA HEALTHIER:
In an initiative to win back public trust in America’s health institutions and to empower Americans to live healthier lives, Independent Women is stepping into the gap with Make America Healthier: The Path To A Healthier Nation.
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The series of eight science-driven reports highlights health and wellness essentials—offering practical advice on how Americans can build healthier habits with science-backed information and usable advice. The project also highlights some important reforms that policymakers can make to encourage better health.
Topics include:
- Foods That Are Always a Great Choice
- Misleading Food Labeling
- Kids and Medications
- The Success of Smoking Cessation
- The Health Benefits of Staying Hydrated
- The Health Benefits of Better Sleep
- SNAP’s Role in Keeping America Unhealthy
- Questionable Dietary Guidelines
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