Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told CBS News that one key goal of the Trump administration's new dietary guidelines is to encourage protein consumption, defending them against criticism that it could lead to more saturated fat consumption.

The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday and with them, an inverted food pyramid that has steak, cheese and full-fat milk near the top and whole grains at the bottom.

Unlike the original food pyramid—where grains formed the foundation— the inverted and redesigned version places meats, full-fat dairy, and vegetables at the widest part of the graphic.