The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans will shape how the U.S. eats for the next five years — but are they based on science or industry influence?

In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, host Chuck Carroll is joined by Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Hana Kahleova, and registered dietitian Anna Herby to break down the good, the bad, and the troubling truths behind the newly released guidelines.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- Why eight of nine panelists had major industry conflicts
- How meat and dairy ended up at the top of the new food pyramid
- Why protein recommendations were nearly doubled
- The hidden risks of saturated fat, red meat, and dairy
- Why whole grains and legumes were minimized
- What this means for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer risk
- Why a legal petition has been filed to challenge the guidelines

📕 Read the legal petition challenging the guidelines
👉 https://bit.ly/DGAPetition

🥦 Apply to become a Food For Life instructor
👉 https://bit.ly/FFLApply2026

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