New Dietary Guidelines Update Federal Nutrition Policy

The federal government released new Dietary Guidelines on January 7, 2026. For an adult consuming a diet of 2,000 calories, daily consumption should include the following components, according to the updated Guidelines:

Protein target: 1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.

Vegetables: three servings per day.

Fruits: two servings per day.

Grains target: two to four servings per day. Prioritize fiber-rich whole grains.

Dairy serving goals: three servings per day.

In general, saturated fat consumption should not exceed 10% of total daily calories.

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