What Make America Healthy Again could mean for sugar
“Courtney Gaine, president and CEO of the Sugar Association, explains the latest in nutritional policy, including what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again movement mean for sugar. Gaine, a registered dietician, spoke Feb. 4 at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting in San Diego. While she expressed a good deal
ASGA Annual Meeting – Finding the Sun in the Storm Clouds
“Courtney Gaine reminded the ASGA [American Sugarbeet Grower Association] attendees what the purpose of the Sugar Association is. “We are the scientific arm of the U.S. industry. Our mission is to really instill confidence in the role sugar plays in a balanced diet. With that she shared events surrounding sugar this past year and what
Charger Blogger and Nutrition Sciences Major Talks Staying Healthy with Sugar
“Bagels. Pasta. Bread. Freshly baked vanilla cake. Ice cream. All of these are examples of humanity’s best friend and worst nightmare: Sugar. …sugar holds a rather negative reputation… but why? Firstly, What Even Is Sugar? This was the first question I harassed Google (and Google Scholar, his cousin) with. Given the vast amount of sources
FDA unveils proposed front-of-package nutrition labels
“Referred to as the ‘Nutrition Info box’, the new label proposal would provide accessible, at-a-glance information about saturated fat, sodium and added sugar. That would then be accompanied by the existing Nutrition Facts label elsewhere on the package. Current federal dietary recommendations advise US consumers to limit these three nutrients. These would be rated as
Does FDA’s proposed front-of-pack nutrition labeling miss the mark?
“FDA’s proposal to mandate front-of-pack nutrition labeling that quantifies and qualifies the percent daily value of saturated fat, sodium and added sugar to help consumers more easily make informed dietary choices triggered frustrated outcry from industry trade groups and accolades from public health advocates. Industry trade groups, including the Consumer Brands Association, the Sugar Association
FDA proposes front-of-pack labeling ahead of administration shift
“The Food and Drug Administration has proposed its long-awaited front-of-pack labeling rule, featuring a black-and-white nutrition box that lists information on saturated fat, sodium and added sugars… The nutrition box differs slightly from voluntary industry initiatives like “Facts up Front” (FUF). These labels include information on calories, saturated fat, sodium and added sugars, but are
Sugar Basics
We’re here to share the facts about nature’s oldest sweetener. You can feel confident in the fact that it plays many roles in nutritious food—and about making room for occasional indulgences.
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