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“% Less Sugar” Claim Continues to Confuse Consumers; FDA Action Needed
November 18, 2013
Divided by a decade yet the results are the same: American consumers remain confused by “% less Sugar” claims on product packages.
Consumers Still Misled, Confused About Realities of Sugar Consumption
July 30, 2013
Americans’ consumption of sugar (sucrose) has decreased by 35 percent in the past 42 years according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), but the results of a recent poll show that most parents believe just the opposite.
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.
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