Science Prevails over Opinion: New Dietary Guidelines maintain 10 percent added sugars recommendation

March 6, 2021

“The DGAs have significant impact on U.S. food and agriculture, as they are the cornerstone of federal nutrition policy, including programs like school lunch, and swerve as authoritative dietary advice to the American public. Given their importance, it is critical they be derived using an objective and transparent approach to evaluate the strongest science. Yet, this has not been the case for all the DGA recommendations over the course of their 40-year history…” writes Dr. Courtney Gaine, President and CEO of the Sugar Association.

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Science Prevails over Opinion: New Dietary Guidelines maintain 10 percent added sugars recommendation

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Consumer Group Letter to FDA Supports Growing Call for Action on Alternative Sweetener Labeling Reform

Sugar Association petitions FDA for labeling of low-, no-calorie sweeteners

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Science Prevails over Opinion: New Dietary Guidelines maintain 10 percent added sugars recommendation

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Sugar Association petitions FDA for labeling of low-, no-calorie sweeteners

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

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