Tag Archives: Dietary Guidelines
PCRM Sues USDA & HHS Over Dietary Guidelines (again)
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has followed up its original lawsuit against USDA and HHS regarding MyPyramid with second lawsuit against the two federal agencies, for “conflicts of interest” in developing science-based Dietary Guidelines. PCRM is a non-profit associated with … Continue reading
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AHA Releases New CVD Prevention Guidelines for Women
Today the American Heart Association released their 2011 update to cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines for women. First published in 1999, the guidelines until now have been primarily based on findings observed in clinical research, however this update now provides practical medical advice … Continue reading
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2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Policy Document Release
This week I had the opportunity to attend the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans at George Washington University here in Washington, D.C. In a press conference hosted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom … Continue reading
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2010 Dietary Guidelines Scheduled for Release on 1/31
The United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the United States Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will announce the 2010 Dietary Guidelines on January 31, 2010 at 10:00 am EST at George Washington University … Continue reading
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PCRM Sues USDA & HHS Over Vegetarian Pyramid Alternative
Today’s Orlando Sentinel highlights a new lawsuit from the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine. By Linda Shrieves, Orlando Sentinel A nonprofit doctors’ organization is suing two federal agencies for ignoring a vegetarian alternative to the traditional food pyramid — despite … Continue reading
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Future of MyPyramid
Interesting read from the Washington Post’s Jane Black on future food pyramid. Check it out here.
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Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report Released
This morning Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced via press release and Federal Registrar notice that public comments are now being accepted on the Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) on the … Continue reading
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Dietary Guidelines Final Meeting
Tomorrow marks the final meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Check out tomorrow’s agenda located here and sign up to view the Webcast by registering here.
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