S. 1129: Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025

The Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025 aims to amend the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 to improve how dietary guidelines are developed and updated. Here is a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Updating Dietary Guidelines

The bill proposes that dietary guidelines should be established and updated at least every ten years instead of every five years. This aims to provide more current and relevant dietary advice based on the latest scientific evidence.

Report Development

When creating reports on dietary guidelines, the bill requires that:

• The guidelines must be based on significant scientific agreement, determined through an evidence-based review process.
• The guidelines must reflect the current state of nutritional science.
• High-priority health concerns must be addressed in the guidelines.
• Recommendations should be aimed at improving health outcomes.
• It should be designed for accessibility and affordability for the general population.

Frequency of Updates

The bill allows for more frequent updates to dietary guidelines if new scientific evidence suggests that it is necessary to promote health.

Notification and Justification

Before updating dietary guidelines, the Secretary of Agriculture must notify relevant congressional committees 90 days prior, providing justification for the update.

Independent Advisory Board

The Secretary of Agriculture must create an Independent Advisory Board to assist in the guideline development process. This board will consist of experts in nutrition and food science, and they aim to provide input on scientific questions related to dietary guidelines.

Dietary Reference Intakes

The bill calls for ongoing collaboration to update dietary reference intake values. This effort seeks to ensure that they continue to reflect the latest understanding of nutrition.

Exclusions from Guidelines

Guidelines developed under this act will not include topics that are deemed non-relevant, such as taxation, social welfare policies, and food labeling issues. This aims to keep the guidelines focused strictly on dietary recommendations.

Evidence-Based Reviews

The bill defines evidence-based reviews as a process where scientific evidence is thoroughly evaluated, ensuring guidelines are grounded in reliable research.

Transparency Requirements

Members appointed to the advisory board must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest to maintain transparency throughout the guideline development process.

Funding Provisions

The bill authorizes $5 million per year from 2025 to 2029 to be allocated for the implementation of these provisions regarding dietary guidelines.

Controlling Report

The current 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans will remain in effect until the publication of the first report under the new provisions once the bill is enacted.

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