Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Coverage of Dietary Guidelines for Americans in the Nexus archive.
- The dangerous side of ‘maxxing’ your health, according to experts
The 'maxxing' trend in health advice, rooted in gaming terminology and popularized by incel groups, encourages extreme optimization of specific health aspects like sleep, diet, and fertility. Experts warn that abrupt, intense changes (e.g., excessive protein or fiber intake) can be harmful, emphasizing gradual, balanced approaches instead.
- A Biden-era study told Americans to drink less alcohol. The Trump admin ‘sidelined’ the research facing pressure from the alcohol lobby
A study commissioned by President Biden’s administration found that even moderate alcohol consumption increases health risks, but the Trump administration chose not to include the findings in new dietary guidelines amid pressure from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee. The Biden-era research, published independently, concluded no level of alcohol consumption is protective against mortality, while the Trump administration denied sidelining the study and stated they followed established processes for dietary guidelines.