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In a recent development, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared exciting news with the President in early May. The updated dietary guidelines, originally scheduled for release at the end of 2025, were set to be delivered ahead of schedule. Kennedy expressed confidence that the guidelines would be finalized by the end of the summer, paving the way for significant changes in school food programs. However, the delivery of the guidelines on Jan. 7 raised concerns, as it was discovered that researchers involved in the process had multiple financial ties to industry groups and companies.
Despite the initial pledge to provide unbiased diet advice free from industry influence, the involvement of researchers with conflicting interests raised eyebrows. Further investigation by STAT revealed additional connections between the researchers and industry entities, shedding light on a rushed and somewhat chaotic process. One panelist even described the situation as “a little outrageous.”
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