The new dietary guidelines give federal approval to a fat that has slowly caught on with consumers, even as doctors have warned against it.

The revamped food pyramid faces scrutiny, as USDA's National Nutrition Advisor Dr. Ben Carson says Americans don’t need to eat meat to stay healthy.

The new design prioritized protein, healthy fats, and whole foods. At the same time, it pushed whole grains, ultra-processed food, and sugar to the bottom. The old food pyramid, which dated back to the 1990s, had grains and cereals on the bottom, fruits and vegetables in the middle, and dairy and meat products near the top, with fats and sugars.

The new pyramid is the picture of the Make America Healthy Again movement, prioritizing whole foods, proteins and fats.

On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services released an updated version of dietary guidelines and a new food pyramid.

Boca Helping Hands Executive Director Andrew Hagen shares how the new food pyramid changes the priorities of food banks nationwide.