I recently joined a group of "Progressive Nutritionists," started by members of the Hunger and Environmental Nutrition dietetic practice group. These RDs are fed up with the company the Academy keeps. Partners include the following:
- ARAMARK - a food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel company
- The Coca-Cola Company - no explanation needed
- Moderation Nation - a national consumer education campaign sponsored by the Hershey Center for Health and Nutrition
- National Dairy Council - providing science-based nutrition information to the public on behalf of dairy farmers
The Premier Sponsors line-up includes General Mills, Kellogg Company, Mars, Inc., SOYJOY, PepsiCo, Truvia, and Unilever (owner of such brands as Ben and Jerry's, Hellman's, Skippy, and SlimFast), as well as two companies that sell various nutritional products.
How credible does the nutrition advice from an organization that takes money from these companies seem to you?
Revised 8/4/12.
How credible does the nutrition advice from an organization that takes money from these companies seem to you?
Revised 8/4/12.
It's a weird catch 22. There are RDs actively working to shift these organizations to align to the most current evidence based practice. However, by merely being associated with them, it seems like the ADA is in bed with the same people who are fighting stricter food labeling, policy and marketing. Does the end truly justify the means? Really unsure. Saw your comment on Glovsky's blog! When you get a chance, I'd love to know what you think of mine @ http://creatingasda.blogspot.com/. Congrats on getting an internship :)
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