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Monday, May 12, 2014

Nutritionists Are in Bed With McDonald's

Mother Jones

Subject line: Nutritionists Are in Bed With McDonald's

ECONUNDRUMS YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL DILEMMAS SOLVED

MOTHER JONES

May 12, 2014

THIS WEEK'S ECONUNDRUM

Nutritionists Are in Bed With McDonald's

With 75,000 members, the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest professional association for nutritionists and dietitians. It holds giant annual conferences, where members get continuing ed credits. It accredits undergraduate and graduate programs in nutrition science. In Washington, its lobbying arm is active on issues including childhood obesity, Medicare, and food safety.

It's also sponsored by some of the biggest names in the food industry.

Recently, I attended the annual conference the California chapter of the Academy. Guess who was catering lunch? And guess what industry spokespeople told the assembled group of nutritionists about chocolate milk in schools? For the answers, click here.

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