Have dietary guidelines led us in the wrong direction? In this presentation, Dr. Gary Fettke examines the science behind carbohydrates, glucose, fructose, seed oils, the Mediterranean diet, and omega-3 fats, offering his perspective on many of today's most debated nutrition topics. Watch with an open mind, examine the evidence presented, and draw your own conclusions.

The 1992 USDA Food Pyramid promoted a carbohydrate-dominant diet that shaped U.S. nutrition policy, school meal programs, food manufacturing, and eating habits for decades. This article examines its origins, Ancel Keys' influence, its impact on America's food system, and why critics link it to rising obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic disease before its retirement in Spring 2026.

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines mark a clear reset in U.S. nutrition policy. They move away from nutrient counting and low-fat dogma toward real, whole foods as the foundation of health. Ultra-processed foods and added sugar are explicitly discouraged, protein is prioritized at every meal, healthy fats from whole foods are welcomed, and alcohol guidance is tightened. The focus shifts to food quality, satiety, metabolic and gut health, with system-wide implications beyond the

The original Food Guide Pyramid was designed and introduced was introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1992....