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Suggested Sodium Guidelines Confuse Consumers

New consumer research from the International Food Information Council signals knowledge gaps, consumption concerns and motivation to improve health

Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

August 6, 2024

The ambiguity continues as half of Americans also do not know how much sodium they consume each day. When asked about their personal daily sodium consumption, 48% of Americans say they simply “don’t know,” while estimates vary widely for the other 52%.

2022 Food Trends: Wellness, Nostalgia, Innovation and New Views of Sustainability

Innovative approaches that harness the power of science and technology continue to emerge

January 12, 2022

In 2022, Americans will broaden their horizons in search of more effective ways to manage their stress, whether it be their pursuit of micronutrients like B vitamins and magnesium or macronutrients like whole grains and protein. CBD-infused foods will also move even closer to center stage.

US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Recommends Eggs as a First Food for Babies and Toddlers

American Egg Board releases an official statement

July 16, 2020

Eggs are one of the best sources of choline, an essential nutrient critical for fetal brain development. The Advisory Committee classified choline as an important nutrient that is under-consumed by all Americans. Importantly, 92% of pregnant women fail to meet the daily Adequate Intake (AI) recommendations for choline.

Announced! Members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Experts to review scientific evidence on key nutrition topics to inform development of new guidelines

February 25, 2019

The committee’s work will kick off at a public meeting to be announced in the coming weeks. The committee will review scientific evidence on specific nutrition and health related topics and scientific questions (PDF, 477 KB) that, for the first time, reflect both public comments and federal agency input. Throughout their deliberations, the public and other stakeholders will be encouraged to provide comments and feedback.

Dietary Guidelines Align With Consumer Trends

Processes for 2020 Dietary Guidelines to begin later this year

May 25, 2017

The eighth edition of this report highlighted the importance of following a healthy eating plan that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods as well as limiting calories from components such as added sugars, saturated fats and reducing sodium intake.

Purple Carrot Expands Product Line

The Forks Over Knives approved meals by Purple Carrot are specifically designed to meet the Forks Over Knives diet guidelines

January 19, 2017

Partnership Aims to Empower More People to Live Healthier Lives With Plant-Based Meals.

Nestlé Targets Lower Sodium

Company accelerates sodium reduction efforts as it calls on the US FDA to issue new voluntary targets

May 6, 2016

Nestlé is diligently implementing its sodium reduction efforts in accordance with the Nestlé Nutrition Profiling System and the Nestlé Nutritional Foundation criteria (NF) to ensure the renovated foods and beverages deliver a stronger nutritional profile without compromising taste or food safety.

Updating Dietary Guidelines for Salt Consumption

Salt Institute calls for US government to withdraw dietary guidelines for salt consumption

April 14, 2016

Based upon the preponderance of peer-reviewed scientific evidence, the Salt Institute is asking the government to withdraw the recommendations on salt consumption in the Dietary Guidelines because, according to the Salt Institute, they were not formulated through a thorough, unbiased evaluation of available scientific evidence and the misinformation they promulgate is used to justify harmful public policy recommendations.

New Dietary Guidelines—Taken with a Grain of Salt

New guidelines promote unjustified and non-scientific blanket condemnation of sodium and fat

David Feder , RDN

March 21, 2016

In addition to a 2016 Retail Trends overview, this issue also brings you Prepared Foods’ annual round-up of trending nutraceutical ingredients for foods and beverages. The timing couldn’t be better: Not only is March is National Nutrition Month but this year’s report also follows the 2016 release of the 2015 USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Evolution of Eggs and Cholesterol

New Dietary Guidelines remove daily limit on cholesterol and include eggs in recommended eating patterns

January 7, 2016

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) remove a daily limit on dietary cholesterol and include eggs in all three recommended healthy eating patterns, which have been shown to reduce the risk of major chronic health conditions facing Americans.

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