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Special Edition: Insights from the 2010 American Dietetic Association conference

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07-Dec-2010

Special Edition: Insights from the 2010 American Dietetic Association conference

Issues at the cutting edge of nutrition knowledge topped the agenda at the 2010 American Dietetic Association's conference in Boston - including how the food industry can help create a healthier nation.In this special edition, FoodNavigator-USA showcases a selection of our top articles from the event.

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Low fat diets could increase heart disease risk, say nutrition experts

Many Americans aim to eat low-fat foods but there is strong evidence that replacing fat with carbohydrates could be harmful to health, according to nutrition experts at the ADA conference in Boston last week. Read How the food industry should act on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines

Sodium reduction, providing smaller portion sizes, and better portion labeling are key areas for food industry action in light of the upcoming Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to the advisory committee chair. Read No more stealth? Speaking out on sodium reduction

Nestle Prepared Foods Company is one of many food manufacturers to announce a bold sodium reduction strategy, recently pledging to slash sodium in its products by ten percent by 2015. The company's manager of marketing communications told FoodNavigator-USA why now is the time to talk about sodium reduction. Listen 'Processed' food doesn't have to mean unhealthy food, says industry

Consumer understanding of 'processed foods' needs to expand to take into account healthier products being introduced by industry, according to a presentation at the American Dietetic Association conference in Boston. Read How Coca-Cola keeps up with shifting consumer demands

The Coca-Cola Company has accelerated its launches of 'better for you' beverages in recent years but consumers often have conflicting preferences - how does Coca-Cola keep ahead of new trends? Listen The next steps in evaluating sodium reduction

More companies are due to join the National Salt Reduction Initiative (NSRI) and data analyzing its efficacy will be released next year, according to an ADA conference presentation in Boston. Read Americans struggle to stick to added sugars advice

Despite industry reduction efforts, Americans still far exceed recommended limits for intake of added sugars, consuming an average of 475 calories' worth per day, according to the American Heart Association. Read

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