US Declares 'War on Added Sugar' with New Dietary Guidelines

New Dietary Guidelines Announced

• 🇺🇸 The US administration is declaring a 'war' on added sugar.
• 🎯 New dietary guidelines recommend high-protein, low-sugar, and whole grain foods to improve public health.

Health Impacts of Diet

• 🍎 Diets rich in vegetables and fruits are more effective at reducing disease risk than many drugs.
• 🌾 Whole grains are superior to refined carbohydrates.
• ⚠️ Added sugars, particularly in sugar-sweetened beverages, are identified as drivers of metabolic disease.
• 🚫 Highly processed foods containing additives, added sugar, and excess salt should be avoided.

Addressing Root Causes of Health Issues

• 🗣️ The message from the Secretary of Health and Human Services is to eat real food.
• 🩹 The administration aims to fix the issues adults have created for children regarding diet.
• 📉 Insulin resistance and inflammation are advanced by diets that are protein-poor, micronutrient-poor, and high in ultra-processed, refined carbohydrates.
• 💡 Addressing these root causes is seen as a way to fix the broken healthcare system.