RFK Jr.'s 'Protein War' Claim Exposes Diet-Politics Split
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RFK Jr. announced via a White House post that the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines would 'end the war on protein' and push more animal protein, but experts say there is no such war and Americans already consume high levels of protein. The piece frames the move as optics tied to masculinity and MAGA politics, amid broader debates over dietary guidance and the role of marketing in shaping protein consumption.
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- Healthiest red meats to eat — and how a cardiologist says to prepare them Fox News
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