Ag groups are raising concerns over the latest draft of dietary guidelines

“Such recommendations really lack scientific support to justify this proposal,” according to NPPC

Ag groups are raising concerns over the latest draft of dietary guidelines, pushing back against recommendations to replace red meat with plant-based proteins.

Dr. Ashley Johnson with the National Pork Producers Council spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender about discrepancies in the guidelines, the impact on nutrition, and the next steps.

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