ATLANTA (January 13, 2013) — The newly updated 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of U.S. Health & Human Services (HHS) advise people to balance their calories and incorporate physical activity as two key strategies for weight control. The new guidelines note, "When it comes...
Read MoreFindings Promoted Despite Not Yet Being Presented or Published ATLANTA (January 9, 2013) — The abstract, "Sweetened beverages, coffee and tea in relation to depression among older US adults," is speculative, misleading and at this time, unsubstantiated. The study upon which the abstract is based has not yet been published or peer-reviewed....
Read MoreATLANTA (January 3, 2013) — The article "Effects of Fructose vs. Glucose on Regional Cerebral Blood Flow in Brain Regions Involved With Appetite and Reward Pathways"1 is of very little practical value. This study showed increases in the blood flow to some parts of the brains' of a small number...
Read MoreATLANTA (December 7, 2012) — Findings presented in a study titled “Saccharin and aspartame, compared with sucrose, induce greater weight gain in adult Wistar rats, at similar total caloric intake levels” are illogical. No changes in nutrition recommendations should be considered on the basis of this study. The Calorie Control...
Read MoreATLANTA (November 8, 2012) — A 2012 study by Song et al looked at whether the rise in obesity in the U.S. was associated with dietary sugar intake. The authors concluded that, “Among the dietary factors investigated in the present study, total caloric intake, not total sugar intake, most strongly...
Read MoreMisinformation in the Doctor Oz Show segment titled, “Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Making You Sick,” is a disservice to viewers who look to the show for guidance and accurate information. There is a vast amount of scientific research and expertise supporting the safety and use of low-calorie sweeteners. Furthermore, statements...
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