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Calorie Control Council Response to the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines

Calorie Control Council Response to the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) are updated every five years to offer recommendations to promote healthy dietary habits throughout all stages of life. The 2025-2030 DGAs, released on January 7, 2026, prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods—protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, and whole grains, and dramatically reduce highly processed foods and added sugar.

While many of the recommendations align with established nutrition science, some of the guidance raises serious concerns, particularly its recommendations to limit or avoid low- and no-calorie sweeteners. These products are safe, effective tools that millions of Americans with diabetes and obesity rely on to help reduce added sugars and calories and to manage weight and blood sugar. With half of Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes, advising against practical, science-supported options from their toolbox is neither realistic nor responsible public health guidance.

Extensive research, including rigorous, large-scale studies have consistently shown that low- and no-calorie sweeteners are safe, do not increase appetite, and can be valuable tools for reducing sugar intake and managing weight. Regulatory authorities worldwide, including the FDA and EFSA have repeatedly confirmed their safety and effectiveness.

Statement from the Calorie Control Council:

“As the administration stated, the U.S. has the highest rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity in the developed world.  Millions of Americans use safe, low- and no-calorie sweeteners as part of the solution to managing diabetes, obesity, and blood sugar. These practical tools help people make healthier choices, based on their needs and in consultation with their doctors. Aspirational health advice matters, but it must reflect real life and is not a one-size-fits-all approach,” said Carla Saunders, president, Calorie Control Council.

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Response from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on the 2025-2030 DGA’s 

“Some of the recommendations in the DGAs are not aligned with the current body of evidence and will create challenges for implementation, particularly across federal nutrition programs that serve millions of Americans,” said Academy President Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND. “Registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, play a critical role in applying the DGAs in ways that protect public health and meet the needs of a broad spectrum of populations. However, elements of this version of the guidelines will make that work difficult.”

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