The new dietary guidelines signal a reset. Here’s what Ohioans need to know about protein and fat

By: Jeff Volek

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 875

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a long-overdue reset in federal nutrition advice — one with real potential to change how we prevent and manage obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease.

For decades, government guidance prioritized carbohydrate-heavy diets, a move that coincided with skyrocketing rates of metabolic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and others.

The updated guidelines break that pattern, ending the war on fat while elevating protein and nutrient-dense …

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