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Washington spends a lot of time debating what Americans should eat. Texas just showed the country a better way to have that conversation.
This week, the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee released the state’s first nutrition guidelines, developed specifically for Texans. They translate nutrition science into actionable advice: eat more whole and minimally processed foods; prioritize protein, vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; drink water; and reduce or avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and highly processed foods.
The guidelines offer a practical framework for eating well, rather than a rigid prescription for every person. Texas has also committed to reviewing the evidence and updating its recommendations annually as new research emerges.
That is exactly the kind of approach our national nutrition policy needs.