GAPP Applauds USDA, FDA on New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

 

SEATTLE, Wash.— The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to prioritize protein at every meal and list seafood specifically among recommended protein foods. This guidance reinforces seafood’s long-standing role as one of the highest quality, healthy proteins available that Americans should count on at every stage of their lives.

“The new Guidelines reinforce protein consumption as most important and specifically recognize that seafood is an excellent way to meet protein consumption goals,” said Craig Morris, Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock (GAPP) Chief Executive Officer. “As we head into Alaska Pollock “A” Season, these new Dietary Guidelines are welcomed and celebrated by our hardworking captains and crew who work so hard every day to bring the most nutritious Alaska Pollock to plates across the country.”

GAPP supports the Guidelines’ consumer-friendly format, which will no doubt deliver concise messaging that can help Americans understand the benefits of eating a seafood-rich diet.  The new Guidelines also recommend early introduction of seafood at six months and ongoing consumption across the lifespan. Seafood is noted as especially important during rapid growth periods like adolescence, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. 

“We are grateful to Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy for these clear, concise recommendations centered around “eating more real food,’” said Jim Johnson, GAPP Chairman of the Board. “There is no more ‘real food’ than wild-caught Alaska Pollock and we look forward to continuing to connect consumers to this nutritious, delicious and versatile whitefish as they look to meet these new recommendations for healthful eating.”

To learn more about the nutrition science behind Alaska Pollock and the Alaska Pollock’s nutrition profile and to access healthy recipes featuring the fish, visit the GAPP website.