Attorney General Ken Paxton has criticized the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines, a document created by an advisory committee appointed during the Biden Administration. This report is integral to the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans," which are published every five years and influence American eating habits, food program eligibility, and school lunch menus.
In a multistate comment letter, Paxton condemned the report for disregarding the benefits of red meat and animal-based foods while promoting peas and soy products as superior protein sources. The letter was addressed to the Trump Administration, which now has the chance to reject these recommendations.
Paxton stated, "This report was written to appease a left-wing political ideology, not actually help people live healthier lives and combat the chronic diseases that millions of Americans are facing." He further criticized what he perceives as a demonization of beef and animal-based proteins, describing it as contrary to reality. Paxton expressed support for President Donald Trump and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to improve American health.
For more information on this topic, readers can access Paxton's full letter online.