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Culturally Speaking

Cultured dairy products are a good fit for the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Full-fat dairy plays well into these recommendations.
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K.J. Burrington
May 13, 2026

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.


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Promote the nutrient density of dairy products

Many nutrient-density-scoring patterns do not give dairy proper credit.
Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
Sharon Gerdes
November 18, 2020
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), slated for launch in December, spotlight the special nutrient concerns at each life stage. The second of five major overarching guidelines is "Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount."
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