Breaking Down the Latest Nutritional Guidelines
Bushra Ramadan
What changed in the new dietary guidelines, what stayed the same and what it means for your weekly shop.
The latest national dietary guidelines were published this month, and while the headlines focused on sugar, the full report contains several quieter changes worth knowing about.
The main updates
Recommendations on added sugar are tighter, ultra-processed foods get specific attention for the first time, and there is more flexibility in how people can meet their protein needs, including from plant sources.
Putting it into practice
Dietitians we spoke to suggest focusing on a few swaps rather than a complete overhaul: more vegetables and whole grains, fewer sugary drinks, and reading labels on ready meals.