Netherlands Updates Dietary Guidelines to Reduce Meat and Cheese Consumption
The Netherlands has revised its national dietary guidelines, advocating for a reduction in meat and cheese consumption while increasing the intake of legumes. The updated 'wheel of five' was presented by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, emphasizing recent scientific insights to optimize eating patterns based on age, gender, and food preferences. The core structure of the guidelines remains focused on vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains, with limited salt, saturated fat, and sugar. Notably, the recommended weekly legume intake for adults aged 18-50 who consume both meat and fish has increased from 120-180 grams to 250 grams. Meanwhile, meat consumption should decrease from a maximum of 500 grams to 300 grams per week, with no more than 100 grams being red meat. The advised daily cheese intake has been halved from 40 grams to 20 grams, encouraging consumers to alternate between dairy and fortified alternatives. The guidelines were developed in collaboration with the National Institute for Public H... 
