The AND seems to be proving its own lack of credibility by endorsing Kraft Singles—and then claiming it’s not actually an endorsement. State-based Action Alerts! Last week, the New York Times reported that Kraft Singles—the individually wrapped slices of “cheese product” popular in school lunches—were the first product to boast the AND’s new “Kids Eat Right” label. The label… Continue reading What Will the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Endorse Next? Candy?
Month: March 2015
Are We Ignoring the Next Pandemic Risk by Focusing on Measles?
While policymakers and many in the scientific community are worried about measles, a deadlier threat from drug-resistant diseases like tuberculosis lurks on the horizon. Action Alert! The measles outbreak in California has unleashed a storm of heated debate across the country, including multiple calls for mandatory vaccinations at both the federal and state level. What is the extent of this… Continue reading Are We Ignoring the Next Pandemic Risk by Focusing on Measles?
Waxman Joins Son’s PR Firm
Is Waxman a “liberal icon” who just happened to stage midnight attacks on supplements in conference bills? Or a crony capitalist? We’ll let you decide. Last year, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), the doggedly anti-supplement House member from California, retired from Congress after forty years of service. When we covered Mr. Waxman’s retirement, we saw him as… Continue reading Waxman Joins Son’s PR Firm
Robert A. Beiswenger
ANH-USA Board, Consumer Advocate Robert A. (Bob) Beiswenger has a total of more than 32 years of military service with the Air Force, flying C-141s during most of his career. Bob became interested in alternative treatments because… Continue reading Robert A. Beiswenger