Real World Nutrition News You Can Use
There is a lot of misinformation about nutrition. And nothing in this field is black-or-white, yes-or-no, but many shades of gray and a lot of “it depends.” So, my goal is to help clear up some of that misinformation with some snark, entertainment, and facts (with some opinion thrown in).
Many of these topics come from interactions with the public, friends, clients, and students. I see sheer misinformation about the science of nutrition, and I do my best to clear things up one blog post at a time.
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Can We Really Feed People Well for $3 a Meal? A Reality Check
Can Americans really eat well for $3 per meal? This final installment in the DGA series examines food costs, policy claims, and the gap between theory and lived experience.
How the Dietary Guidelines Shape Federal Nutrition Programs
The Dietary Guidelines are not written for individuals. They shape federal nutrition programs that serve millions. Here is how policy becomes practice and why that matters.
When Science Meets Politics: What Happened to the Advisory Committee’s Recommendations
The Advisory Committee report is not the final policy. What changed in the 2025 to 2030 Dietary Guidelines, and why does that matter?
How the Dietary Guidelines Are Made and Why That Process Matters
The Dietary Guidelines influence national nutrition policy, but how are they actually made? This post breaks down the multi-year process, who is involved, and why it matters.
Where the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines Fall Short
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines show progress, but several recommendations remain misaligned with the evidence. This post examines where nuance gets lost and why it matters.
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: What They Got Right
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines are not flawless, but they do reflect meaningful progress. Here is what they got right and why it matters for real world nutrition.
What Changed Over Time in the Dietary Guidelines and What That Tells Us About Nutrition Science
The Dietary Guidelines have changed over time, but not randomly. Understanding what shifted and why helps explain how nutrition science evolves and why population guidance is never simple.
A Brief History of the Dietary Guidelines (1980–2025): What Has Stayed the Same?
Before we can critique the newest Dietary Guidelines, we need to understand how we got here. This post looks at what the Guidelines are, who they are for, and the themes that have remained consistent since 1980.
Alcohol in Moderation
Alcohol in moderation is one of the few things precisely defined. But, unfortunately, moderation is one of those words with some ambiguity to it. It means something different depending on the subject, person, and pre-existing habits.
What do the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 say about alcohol now?