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By JONEL ALECCIA, AP Health Writer Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration. Related Articles Trail running legend Kilian Jornet advises beginners to enjoy the view and go easy On the hook for uninsured residents, counties wonder now how they’ll pay Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins issued the 2025-2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which offer updated recommendations for a healthy diet and provide the foundation for federal nutrition programs and policies. They come as Kennedy has for months stressed overhauling the U.S. food supply as part of his Make America Healthy Again agenda. “Our message is clear: Eat real food,” Kennedy told reporters at a White House briefing. The guidelines emphasize consumption of fresh vegetables, whole grains and dairy products, long advised as part of a healthy eating plan. Officials released a new graphic depicting an inverted version of the long-abandoned food pyramid, with protein, dairy, healthy fats and fruits and vegetables at the top and whole grains at the bottom. But they also take a new stance on “highly processed” foods, and refined carbohydrates, urging consumers to avoid “packaged, prepared, ready-to-eat or other foods that are salty or sweet, such as chips, cookies and candy.” That’s a different term for ultraprocessed foods, the super-tasty, energy-dense products that make up more than half of the calories in the U.S. diet and have been linked to chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. The new guidance backs away from revoking long-standing advice to limit saturated fats, despite signals from Kennedy and Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary that the administration would push for more consumption of animal fats to end the “war” on saturated fats. Instead, the document suggests that Americans should choose whole-food sources of saturated fat — such as meat, whole-fat dairy or avocados — while continuing to limit saturated fat consumption to no more than 10% of daily calories. The guidance says “other options can include butter or beef tallow,” despite previous recommendations to avoid those fats. Guidelines were due for an update The dietary guidelines, required by law to be updated every five years, provide a template for a healthy diet. But in a country where more than half of adults have a diet-related chronic disease, few Americans actually follow the guidance, research shows. The new recommendations drew praise from some prominent nutrition and medical experts. “There should be broad agreement that eating more whole foods and reducing highly processed carbohydrates is a major advance in how we approach diet and health,” said Dr. David Kessler, a former FDA commissioner who has written books about diet and nutrition and has sent a petition to the FDA to remove key ingredients in ultraprocessed foods. “The guidelines affirm that food is medicine and offer clear direction patients and physicians can use to improve health,” said Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association. Other experts expressed relief after worrying that the guidelines would go against decades of nutrition evidence linking saturated fat to higher LDL or “bad” cholesterol and heart disease. “I guess whoever is writing these had to admit that the science hasn’t changed,” said Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and food policy expert who advised previous editions of the guidelines. “They haven’t changed in any fundamental way except for the emphasis on eating whole foods.” The new document is just 10 pages,…

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth is set to return to the stage in 2026 with a North American tour dubbed A Night With David Lee Roth, marking his first major run of live dates in several years. The tour launches April 16 and will visit 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including a Southern California stop at House of Blues Anaheim on April 20. Best known as the iconic frontman of Van Halen, Roth played a defining role in shaping arena rock throughout the late ’70s and ’80s. His flamboyant stage presence and unmistakable vocal delivery helped propel the band to global success, with era-defining songs such as “Jump,” “Panama,” “Runnin’ with the Devil” and “Hot for Teacher.” Van Halen sold more than 80 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. The upcoming tour is expected to draw heavily from Roth’s classic Van Halen-era catalog, celebrating the music that helped cement his legacy as one of rock’s most recognizable frontmen. The Anaheim performance places Roth in an intimate club setting rather than an arena, offering fans a rare opportunity to see the singer up close while revisiting songs that have remained staples of classic rock radio for decades. Tickets for the Anaheim show and all tour dates go on sale to the general public at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at Ticketmaster.com. A special David Lee Roth artist pre-sale will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 at davidleeroth.com. An additional Ticketmaster presale will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Related Articles 50 years after WAR’s ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends,’ Lonnie Jordan’s intention remains Ben Platt surprises LA crowd with Demi Lovato during residency show at the Ahmanson KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas features Evanescence, Rise Against and surprises Why the Plain White T’s are still packing venues 20 Years after “Delilah” HUNTR/X, Jackson Wang, Conan Gray shine at KIIS FM’s festive Jingle Ball