In this op-ed, Dr. Joseph Varon examines how the New York Times turned doctor–patient decision-making into a scandal—and why Americans are pushing back.
IMA is building an independent, pediatric-led resource center with plain-language guides free to parents who need them.
Will you help us build the resources families are asking for?
Rethinking the Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines
IMA Senior Fellows Dr. Yusuf (JP) Saleeby, Dr. Kristina Carman, and Dr. Michael Turner unpack the problems with the Food Pyramid (and its modern cousin, MyPlate). They explore the history of flawed nutritional advice, the industry influence behind government food policy, and how these guidelines have contributed to today’s chronic disease epidemic.
June 19, 2025




