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Sugar Association addresses misleading claims made in University of Texas Study
June 19, 2013
The recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), explores the effect of a product of glucose metabolism—glucose 6 phosphate (G6P)—on heart function. G6P is hardly unique to sugar (sucrose).
Sugar Association Congratulates Appointees to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
May 31, 2013
The Sugar Association extends its congratulations to the recently appointed members of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
FDA Denies Petition to Rename High-Fructose Corn Syrup
May 30, 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today denied a Corn Refiners Association (CRA) petition to rename high-fructose corn syrup “corn sugar,” saying the action would only serve to confuse U.S. consumers and could even pose a health risk to those suffering from fructose intolerance.
Sugar Association Responds To 60 Minutes: Unfounded Accusations Mislead Consumers
April 1, 2012
We are extremely disappointed that 60 Minutes missed a teachable moment to provide a balanced segment and help inform its viewers and American consumers about the role all-natural sugar plays in healthy diets.
Flegenheimer and Goodlett Elected New Chairman and Vice Chairman For DC-Based Sugar Association
April 15, 2010
Mark Flegenheimer and David Goodlett were named as the incoming Chairman and Vice Chairman respectfully at the bi-annual board meeting of the Sugar Association.
“Sweetener Cheat Sheet” Made Available to Reduce Parents’ Confusion
March 19, 2010
Parents confused by the laundry list of sweeteners on food and beverage ingredient labels just got a helping hand from the Sugar Association, which released a “sweetener cheat sheet” this weekend at a large gathering of Washington, DC-area mothers.
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