"Moderation" is an industry-friendly term that veers away from directly encouraging the frequent consumption of some foods (i.e. fresh fruits and vegetables) and the much-more infrequent consumption of others (i.e.: Read More
Jun 13, 2016
all foods fit
Jan 29, 2016
Interview with Concerned Dietitians in Spain (Part 1)
Dietética Sin Patrocinadores (DSP, which translates to Dietetics Without Sponsors) is a group based in Spain with similar concerns and goals to Dietitians For Professional Integrity, albeit with a very different Read More
Dec 02, 2015
Industry-Friendly Education Curriculum is Funded By… Big Food
In not-at-all-surprising news, a food industry-funded elementary school curriculum focuses on physical activity and explicitly states "there are no good foods or bad foods." How convenient! Mother Jones has the Read More
Aug 11, 2015
Cookie Company Sponsors Spanish Academy of Pediatrics
Concerns about the cozy ties between industry and health organizations are global. Our dietitian colleagues in Spain (who, last year, created their own version of DFPI named “Dietetica Sin Patrocinadores,” or Read More
Jan 06, 2015
Andrew Weil Weighs in on Dietitians’ Industry Ties
The December 2014 issue of Today's Dietitian includes an interview with nutritionist Dr. Andrew Weil, who shares his vision for dietitians' role in public health. Three of Dr. Weil's statements especially caught our Read More
Jul 25, 2014
Statement of Concern from Larry Cleveland, RD, LMT
Today's statement of concern comes from Larry Cleveland, RD, LMT: "I have nothing against sponsorship of health organizations if said sponsors align with a message of wellness. There are many companies out there Read More