Nigeria, Jan. 9 -- .What Nigerians Eat Is Now a National Health Question

Recently, the United States released its 2025 to 2030 Dietary Guidelines, with senior officials describing the update as a historic reset of federal nutrition guidance. The recommendations emphasise real food, sufficient high-quality protein, lower consumption of added sugars, and reduced reliance on ultra-processed products. This shift reflects a broader global realignment of nutritional priorities toward disease prevention and healthier food environments.

The updated US guidance is anchored on a simple principle: better health begins with food quality rather than medical intervention. Framed under the banner, "Real Food Starts Here," the guidelines reposition who...