The Trump administration has issued new guidance directing hospitals and nursing homes to reduce the provision of sugary drinks and dietary supplements to patients, instead emphasizing what the Department of Health and Human Services describes as "real food."

The directive, which appears to be part of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health-focused agenda within the new administration, has generated immediate pushback from healthcare facilities and industry representatives.

The guidance represents a shift in federal policy regarding institutional food service in medical facilities. Hospitals and nursing homes will be expected to modify their meal programs and patient nutrition protocols to comply with the new requirements.

The policy change comes as the administration signals broader reforms to healthcare and nutrition standards. The timing and implementation details of the new requirements have not been fully specified by federal health officials.

Healthcare industry representatives have begun responding to the announcement, though the full scope of institutional reactions remains unclear as facilities assess the practical implications of the new guidance.