Kennedy, Rollins urged to uphold DGAC recommendations

Sign-on letter to Secretaries Kennedy and Rollins urging them to follow the science in the final Dietary Guidelines for Americans

As organizations committed to improving public health and reducing the burden of chronic disease in the United States, we write to urge you to adopt and uphold the science-based recommendations of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee as you finalize the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The DGAC’s recommendations reflect the best available evidence and are critical to achieving your stated goals of promoting health, preventing chronic disease, and restoring public trust in our food system. View the resource below to keep reading.

CSPI's comments on the USDA's Request for Information (RFI)

The Center for Science in the Public Interest submits these comments in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Request for Information: Grain-Based Desserts and High-Protein Yogurt Crediting in Child Nutrition Programs. CSPI has worked since 1971 to improve the public’s health through better nutrition and safer food. We are an independent, nonprofit consumer education and advocacy organization and a longstanding advocate for healthier school foods. We convene the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity, the nation’s largest nutrition advocacy coalition, which successfully advocated for updating the science-based nutrition standards following the passage of the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. CSPI appreciates the USDA’s commitment to supporting school food authorities in aligning meals served with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. View the resource below to keep reading.

Good Food Purchasing Law: Enabling State Institutions to Engage in Values-Based Food Procurement

This two-pager describes what the Illinois Good Food Purchasing Law would do, why it is needed, and the anticipated equity impact.

Public comments to the Departments on the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

CSPI urges USDA and HHS to incorporate the 2025 DGAC's evidence-based recommendations into the final 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines. View the resource to read the testimony.

CSPI’s 2024 victories: What we’ve accomplished this year

Prince George’s County, Maryland passes innovative resolution to improve food and nutrition in county jail

Centering equity in healthy food purchasing policies

New York’s Good Food NY Bill could reshape public food procurement

National partners are invited to join the effort to secure this historic legislation—lend your voice to ensure Governor Hochul signs the Good Food NY Bill into law.

Sign-on letter to Secretary Becerra RE: HHS food service guidelines

On behalf of the undersigned 50 organizations, CSPI urges you to issue a directive to require that all food service operations in Department of Health and Human Services facilities – including all new and renegotiated contracts and permits – meet the standards outlined in the Food Service Guidelines for Federal Facilities. View the resource to continue reading.