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The new US Dietary Guidelines encourage eating whole foods and reducing processed items, but UK nutritionists warn that its implementation is flawed. Experts like Lucy Jones and Rhiannon Lambert criticize the food pyramid for dangerously misrepresenting portion sizes, specifically relegating fiber-rich wholegrains to the bottom while over-emphasizing animal fats and red meat. This risks increasing saturated fat intake and heart disease rates. Additionally, the guidelines are criticized for lacking practical advice on affordability, sustainability, and clear alcohol limits, ultimately leaving consumers confused rather than empowered.
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