In this timely and eye-opening episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski break down the new Nutrition Guidelines for Americans and the new Inverted Food Pyramid released under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services—and what they actually mean for women who want to age well.

With headlines and social media buzzing, it's hard to know what's fact, what's fear-based, and what's been taken out of context. That's where this episode comes in. Alli Kerr—fitness expert and holder of a Master's in Public Administration—uses her background in public policy and government administration to explain how nutrition guidelines are created, how they evolve, and what has truly changed versus what remains the same.

Together, Shawna and Alli compare the former MyPlate guidelines with the new federal recommendations, including updated guidance around saturated fats, helping listeners cut through the noise and understand the science and policy behind the shifts. You may be surprised by how much hasn't changed—despite what the headlines suggest.

The conversation also dives into healthy aging for women, with Shawna highlighting where fiber fits into the nutrition equation, why it matters as we age, and how women can apply these guidelines in real life without overwhelm.

If you've been confused, curious, or even skeptical about the new U.S. food guidelines, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and grounded in facts—not trends.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• How U.S. nutrition guidelines are developed and implemented
• The key differences between MyPlate and the new Inverted Food Pyramid
• What the updated guidance on saturated fats really says
• Why social media headlines may be misleading
• How fiber supports healthy aging in women

This is a must-listen episode for women who want clarity, confidence, and evidence-based guidance on their healthy aging journey.

Links form this Episode:

My Plate Graphic & 1 Page Description

My Plate Lesson Plans and Videos

Guidelines For Americans 2020-2025

Guidelines For Americans 2026-2030

*Note that the information on these web links is changing as we speak. Some has changed since we recorded this episode 1 week ago when we showed these same links. All of the My Plate information is being updated to the Inverted Pyramid on govenrment sites. We are not sure how the old data will be maintained or where. We have no idea how long there will be information available to learn about My Plate and the differences vs the new Guidelines. The new 2026 guidelines page has had new resources added since this recording.

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