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Baltimore City Warning Labels Are Off Base: If Only Solving Obesity Were This Simple
June 7, 2016
We are all desperate for a solution to obesity and related chronic diseases. But, a warning label is not it – particularly a warning label not grounded in facts.
The Sugar Association Partners with Research Dietetic Practice Group on Pilot Grant to Advance Nutrition Knowledge
February 1, 2016
The Sugar Association is pleased to co-sponsor a pilot grant award with the Research Dietetic Practice Group (RDPG) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to further our understanding of nutrition-science.
Dr. Courtney Gaine Named Sugar Association Interim President and CEO
January 13, 2016
The Sugar Association Board of Directors announces that Courtney Gaine, PhD, RD, has been named interim president and CEO for the organization
2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Recommendation for Added Sugars Intake: Agenda Based, Not Science Based
January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016, Washington, DC — The Sugar Association issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: “Everyone recognizes it is important for Americans to eat healthy diets within caloric needs but strong scientific evidence should support all dietary recommendations. Therefore, the Sugar Association […]
The Sugar Association Response to University of Texas MD Animal Study Linking Sugar to Cancer
January 5, 2016
An animal study that links consuming sugar to cancer is being sensationalized. Studies like this have made news periodically for decades, yet when the full body of science on the subject is evaluated, no credible link between ingested sugars and cancer has been established.
Sugar and Corn Refining Parties Settle Lawsuit
November 20, 2015
The Parties continue their commitments to practices that encourage safe and healthful use of their products, including moderation in the consumption of table sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners.
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