Gone is the grain-heavy emphasis that defined earlier guidance, and in its place is guidance to prioritize “whole, nutrient dense foods.”

The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods to avoid or limit are highly processed foods, refined carbohydrates and added sugars. The "food pyramid" has literally been turned upside down.

South Park’s upside-down food pyramid joke just went viral after RFK Jr rolled out a flipped federal food chart, there are so many opinions and critics about the new food pyramid already leaving fans

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, emphasizing “real food," protein, and saturated fat. A new upside-down food pyramid was released alongside the guidelines, which places protein, dairy, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables above whole grains. 1

The White House has released the 2025–2030 “MAHA” dietary guidelines, shifting the US food pyramid toward whole foods, higher protein intake, and fewer ultra-processed foods and added sugars., US News,

Sweeping changes prioritize protein and fats over processed carbs, challenging decades of dietary dogma and setting the stage for a major public health debate.

The classic food pyramid, which was hasn't been used as a visual in over a decade, has been flipped on its head.

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.