Food has always been political. But with the newly released dietary guidance from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, critical thinking matters more than ever. As a dietitian, my concern isn’t that guidelines evolve. It’s how  they’re framed and what  gets lost in translation. First, the language.  Public health messaging should be neutral, precise, and inclusive. Phrases like “evangelizing real food,” “heralding,” or framing nutrition as a “war on saturated fats” l

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I had the joyful opportunity to share my nutrition expertise on Rose Vega's podcast, "Real Talk." Vega sought out two dietitians to offer...