New dietary guidelines promote whole foods, but rural communities may still struggle to eat healthy

By: Renee Diaz

Outlets: Wenatchee World

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 1,148

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Washington state nutrition experts warn new federal dietary guidelines may miss the mark and lack the resources to educate people on the new health movement.

“I think the idea of yes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, this whole, ‘Eat more real food.’ That is great. But it also kind of leaves out social determinants of health. Not everybody can afford red meat. You can get very healthy protein from lentils …

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