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HHS & USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Commissioner Gipson Reminds Mississippians to Participate in MMSHA Initiative
JACKSON, Miss. – This week, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a new federal nutrition policy that emphasizes a return to real food. In conjunction with this effort, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is reminding Mississippians of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s (MDAC) Make Mississippi Healthy Again (MMSHA) initiative, which directly aligns with the newly released guidelines.
“The message of these new Dietary Guidelines is simple: eat real food, and that’s exactly what we’ve been championing through Make Mississippi Healthy Again,” said Commissioner Gipson. “MMSHA is about putting Mississippi farmers, ranchers and producers at the center of better health by connecting families with fresh, locally grown foods. When we strengthen our local food systems, we strengthen the health of our people, our economy and our future,” said Commissioner Gipson. “I encourage my fellow Mississippians to visit the MMSHA website and join us in leading active and healthier lifestyles.”
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, America faces a national health emergency. Nearly 90% of health care spending goes toward treating chronic disease, much of it linked to diet and lifestyle. More than 70% of American adults are overweight or obese, and nearly 1 in 3 adolescents has prediabetes. Diet-driven chronic disease now disqualifies many young Americans from military service, threatening national readiness and limiting opportunity.
“These Guidelines return us to the basics,” said HHS Secretary Kennedy. “American households must prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods — protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains — and dramatically reduce highly processed foods. This is how we Make America Healthy Again.”
“Thanks to the bold leadership of President Trump, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans will reset federal nutrition policy, putting our families and children first as we move towards a healthier nation,” said USDA Secretary Rollins. “At long last, we are realigning our food system to support American farmers, ranchers, and companies that grow and produce real food. Farmers and ranchers are at the forefront of the solution, and that means more protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains on American dinner tables.”
These guidelines emphasize the following guidance:
- Prioritize protein at every meal
- Consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars
- Eat vegetables and fruits throughout the day, focusing on whole forms
- Incorporate healthy fats from whole foods such as meats, seafood, eggs, nuts, seeds, olives and avocados
- Focus on whole grains, while sharply reducing refined carbohydrates
- Limit highly processed foods, added sugars and artificial additives
- Eat the right amount for you, based on age, sex, size and activity level
- Choose water and unsweetened beverages to support hydration
- Limit alcohol consumption for better overall health
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines also reestablish food — not pharmaceuticals — as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education. Learn more at https://realfood.gov/.
Similarly, Make Mississippi Healthy Again is a state-level initiative focused on strengthening Mississippi’s food systems by increasing access to fresh, healthy and locally grown foods across all communities. Through this campaign, MDAC is spotlighting Mississippi farmers and producers as essential partners in the mission to ensure our citizens have access to the healthiest, most abundant and most affordable food possible. By connecting local agriculture with public health, MMSHA promotes the importance of supporting Mississippi-grown products, providing resources to basic health and nutritional materials, improving food security, and driving economic growth in rural communities.
For more information about MDAC’s Make Mississippi Healthy Again Initiative and to find local health and nutritional resources, visit www.makemshealthyagain.com.
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