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Reducing Soda Consumption is a Simplistic and Ineffective Solution To Public Health Challenges
A paper published today in the American Journal of Public Health fails to provide real evidence that reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption will reduce obesity or prevent other negative health outcomes.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Responds to Recommendations of 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines For Americans Advisory Committee
In response to the release today of the final report of the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee, Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president for science policy for the American Beverage Association, issued the following statement.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Comments on Final Meeting of The 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines For Americans Advisory Committee
In response to today's final meeting of the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee, Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president for science policy for the American Beverage Association, issued the following statement:
» read moreSingling Out One Product For Taxation To Solve Obesity is An Ineffective Approach
A study published today in the journal Health Affairs provides further evidence that, when it comes to reducing obesity, excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages will have no noticeable impact.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Provides Testimony to 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee
"The American Beverage Association today welcomed the opportunity to offer key recommendations to be considered by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. In speaking to the Committee, I urged members to reinforce two themes - energy balance and hydration, both of which are critical to the overarching goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans: maintaining a healthy weight and overall good health.
» read moreAmerican Beverage Association Comments on the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee Meeting
Following the first meeting of the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee, Dr. Maureen Storey, senior vice president for science policy for the American Beverage Association, said:
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