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The 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Calls for a Coordinated Strategic Plan and Evidence-Based Actions to Help All Americans Adopt Health-Promoting Behaviors and Bring an End to the Obesity Crisis
On June 15, 2010, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee issued the “Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010” (“Advisory Report” or “Report”). The Advisory…
GAO Submits Congressional Testimony Entitled "Herbal Dietary Supplements: Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice"
This post was written by Dana B. Rosenfeld On May 26, 2010, the GAO submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, entitled “Herbal Dietary Supplements: Examples of Deceptive or Questionable…
Settlement with Indoor Tanning Association Regarding Claims Characterizing Disease Risks for Tanning and Vitamin D Supplements
On May 19, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final settlement order with the Indoor Tanning Association charging that the association exaggerated the health benefits of indoor tanning and…
White House Childhood Obesity Task Force's "Action Plan" for "Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation": Key Areas of Focus for the Conventional Food and Beverage Industry
This post was written by Sarah Roller On May 11, 2010, the White House Childhood Obesity Task Force submitted a report to President Obama titled, “Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within A Generation.” The…