Items Tagged with 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans'

The evolution of flavor modulation in dairy highlights the challenge of maintaining indulgent taste and smooth texture while integrating high-protein and functional ingredients. As consumer preferences shift, formulators are turning to layered systems of flavor builders and modulators for innovative solutions.

The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 emphasize three goals: 1) Eat the right amount; 2) Prioritize protein at every meal; and 3) Include dairy, even full-fat options without added sugars. Gut health is also highlighted, and KJ Burrington notes that cultured dairy products meet these criteria.

In a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins and USDA Food and Nutrition Service leadership, the coalition warns that increasing protein requirements without stronger sourcing standards could deepen reliance on industrial livestock supply chains that depend on routine antibiotics, growth-promoting drugs, and feed. 

The new DGA emphasizes the need for 1.2-1.6 grams of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight daily, nearly doubling past recommendations. It advises including a variety of protein sources from both animals and plants, while dairy remains a valuable nutritional option for all ages.

Transformative changes are underway for the dairy industry in 2026, with new Dietary Guidelines promoting whole dairy products and the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act enabling diverse milk options in schools. These developments mark a "platinum era" for dairy, enhancing health and consumer choice.

IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes points out 2025 was great for the dairy industry with many potential areas for future growth. 

Tne new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) affirms dairy products' central role in federal nutrition recommendations, recommends Americans consume three servings of dairy each day, including whole milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products.

Access to nutritious food is a critical contributor to positive health outcomes for all Americans. This is especially true for mothers, infants, and young children who need the vitamins and nutrients that dairy products provide in order to grow and thrive. 

Congress is considering legislation that would once again allow schools to serve whole milk to their students. Earlier this year, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was reintroduced with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.